Vice Principal, Finance and Registry Location: Teesside Salary: Circa £90,000 with a market leading benefits package which includes 44 days holiday (including statutory allowance and a pension that the college will contribute up to 15.2%) Who is my client: Middlesbrough College is the largest further education provider in Teesside. It provides predominantly further education but also selected higher education provisions to over 13,000 students. Middlesbrough College also employs over 1,000 staff out of their £100m state of the art campus on the banks of the tees. Job Purpose: Middlesbrough College has at its mission a drive to improve regional economic and social prosperity. As a member of the College's Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will provide transformational leadership in all aspects of the finance and registry, with responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the Middlesbrough College Group. Responsibilities; As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to actively develop and deliver the College's Strategic Plan, in particular achieving our mission through delivering the priority of 'organisation resilience'. To lead internally and externally on all matters related to the finance, registry, and risk management functions. To provide strategic and proactive advice to SLT and cross college managers in all matters related to finance and registry. To ensure strong financial and regulatory controls are in place through the development and implementation of related policies, training and internal procedures and leading on ensuring the college is compliant with managing public money. To be the risk management champion for the college, ensuring a risk management and assurance framework is in place and effective, leading on production of audit plans, liaising and coordinating all audits and presenting to the audit & risk committee. To develop and have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the five-year financial plan, including but not limited to production of statutory accounts and financial returns, treasury, bank and cash management / cash flow projections, production of high quality and timely management information, tax and VAT advice and returns, income recovery and maximisation. To ensure regulatory compliance on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, seeking value for money and procurement solutions to support the college infrastructure and operations. Undertaking financial due diligence and ensuring a system of control is in place for delivery partner reviews. Undertaking contractual reviews for new opportunities and providing financial information and oversight for funding bids and income tenders. To provide high quality management information including monthly management accounts, enrolment and funding reports, overhead and benchmarking analysis, staff pay and contract scenario testing. To produce high quality financial information to assess strategic project developments including capital developments, merger / acquisition scenarios, financial health scenario planning and stress testing of financial models. To prepare high quality capital and revenue bid submissions and monitor project delivery and financial returns. To produce and deliver an annual revenue and capital plan in line with strategic objectives and in consultation with governors and managers. To meet all strategic KPIs associated with your areas of responsibility. To have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate data returns required for our funders and regulators, including but not limited to ILR and funding contracts and returns, data accuracy checks, management information reports to maximise income, course file production, data quality, curriculum planning, timetabling, room and staff utilisation and for meeting all funder and regulator rules and return deadlines. To manage the finance and registry teams developing team members, providing training and succession planning opportunities and carrying out performance reviews. To provide and present timely and accurate reports and presentations to SLT, CMT and the governing body as and when required. To provide thought leadership on matters of skills funding and related policy and attend policy groups and forums to influence and enact new skills policy - nationally and locally. To manage budgets associated with your area of responsibilities. Within the limitation set out in the contract of employment, working hours are flexible and can be subject to variation depending upon curriculum needs. To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge, experience and remuneration Essential Requirements: Fully qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA Proven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, cash flows, revenue and capital plans and management accounts. Evidence of strong financial regulation and control Experience of meeting funders and regulators deadlines and expectations. Sound background in treasury, cash, bank and VAT A record of managing capital project funding Experience of financial and risk management and control Desirable Requirements: Experience of managing FE funding Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification Management qualification Knowledge of current issues facing the further education and or training sectors For more information or for a confidential discussion around this opportunity please feel free to contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group
May 05, 2024
Full time
Vice Principal, Finance and Registry Location: Teesside Salary: Circa £90,000 with a market leading benefits package which includes 44 days holiday (including statutory allowance and a pension that the college will contribute up to 15.2%) Who is my client: Middlesbrough College is the largest further education provider in Teesside. It provides predominantly further education but also selected higher education provisions to over 13,000 students. Middlesbrough College also employs over 1,000 staff out of their £100m state of the art campus on the banks of the tees. Job Purpose: Middlesbrough College has at its mission a drive to improve regional economic and social prosperity. As a member of the College's Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will provide transformational leadership in all aspects of the finance and registry, with responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the Middlesbrough College Group. Responsibilities; As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to actively develop and deliver the College's Strategic Plan, in particular achieving our mission through delivering the priority of 'organisation resilience'. To lead internally and externally on all matters related to the finance, registry, and risk management functions. To provide strategic and proactive advice to SLT and cross college managers in all matters related to finance and registry. To ensure strong financial and regulatory controls are in place through the development and implementation of related policies, training and internal procedures and leading on ensuring the college is compliant with managing public money. To be the risk management champion for the college, ensuring a risk management and assurance framework is in place and effective, leading on production of audit plans, liaising and coordinating all audits and presenting to the audit & risk committee. To develop and have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the five-year financial plan, including but not limited to production of statutory accounts and financial returns, treasury, bank and cash management / cash flow projections, production of high quality and timely management information, tax and VAT advice and returns, income recovery and maximisation. To ensure regulatory compliance on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, seeking value for money and procurement solutions to support the college infrastructure and operations. Undertaking financial due diligence and ensuring a system of control is in place for delivery partner reviews. Undertaking contractual reviews for new opportunities and providing financial information and oversight for funding bids and income tenders. To provide high quality management information including monthly management accounts, enrolment and funding reports, overhead and benchmarking analysis, staff pay and contract scenario testing. To produce high quality financial information to assess strategic project developments including capital developments, merger / acquisition scenarios, financial health scenario planning and stress testing of financial models. To prepare high quality capital and revenue bid submissions and monitor project delivery and financial returns. To produce and deliver an annual revenue and capital plan in line with strategic objectives and in consultation with governors and managers. To meet all strategic KPIs associated with your areas of responsibility. To have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate data returns required for our funders and regulators, including but not limited to ILR and funding contracts and returns, data accuracy checks, management information reports to maximise income, course file production, data quality, curriculum planning, timetabling, room and staff utilisation and for meeting all funder and regulator rules and return deadlines. To manage the finance and registry teams developing team members, providing training and succession planning opportunities and carrying out performance reviews. To provide and present timely and accurate reports and presentations to SLT, CMT and the governing body as and when required. To provide thought leadership on matters of skills funding and related policy and attend policy groups and forums to influence and enact new skills policy - nationally and locally. To manage budgets associated with your area of responsibilities. Within the limitation set out in the contract of employment, working hours are flexible and can be subject to variation depending upon curriculum needs. To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge, experience and remuneration Essential Requirements: Fully qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA Proven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, cash flows, revenue and capital plans and management accounts. Evidence of strong financial regulation and control Experience of meeting funders and regulators deadlines and expectations. Sound background in treasury, cash, bank and VAT A record of managing capital project funding Experience of financial and risk management and control Desirable Requirements: Experience of managing FE funding Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification Management qualification Knowledge of current issues facing the further education and or training sectors For more information or for a confidential discussion around this opportunity please feel free to contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group
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 The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. OVERVIEW The role will involve providing legal advice on all aspects of commercial contracting across BDO's business areas and helping client facing teams across the Firm win and deliver client engagements within acceptable risk parameters. The role will also involve assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial - Legal in delivering legal strategic priorities. The role is within the Legal Team, which is based at our London hub, and is for a fixed term of 6 months. RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the delivery of legal and risk management advice to BDO's partners and staff within designated business areas: reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements with clients across the firm's business Streams (Audit, Tax and Advisory - with a focus on Audit); advising client facing teams on the firm's legal position with respect to contract lifecycle events (variations, terminations, exit transitions etc.); critically evaluating risk and proposing mitigation measures where appropriate, finding innovative solutions to complex challenges; assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial and Head of Legal (General Counsel) to deliver corporate legal support and Legal Team priority projects; guiding /supervising less experienced lawyers and risk managers on complex contracts (master services agreements, framework agreements etc.); reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and subcontracts when required; leading legal training and presentations to BDO's partners and staff; analysing legal and regulatory developments relevant to BDO's business, including GenAI, data protection and ESG requirements and ensuring BDO's contract policies, precedents and guidance are compliant with them; interpretation of legislation, case law, regulations and professional standards; and building strong working relationships across relevant business streams and practice management departments. REQUIREMENTS Essential: law degree; several years' post qualification experience in England and Wales or experience practising the laws of England and Wales; multiple years' experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting complex commercial contracts and transactional documentation; strong working knowledge of commercial law; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to confidently explain legal concepts to non-lawyers at a senior level; self-starter with ability to manage and prioritise own workload; and excellent attention to detail. Desirable: experience of commercial contracting in a professional services firm, technology business and/or regulated business; understanding of data protection law (UK and EU GDPR) and experience delivering related legal advice; experience of drafting policies and guidance; experience of advising on ESG compliance and risk requirements; experience of technology contracting (SaaS, PaaS, reseller agreements etc.). 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.
May 05, 2024
Full time
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 The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. OVERVIEW The role will involve providing legal advice on all aspects of commercial contracting across BDO's business areas and helping client facing teams across the Firm win and deliver client engagements within acceptable risk parameters. The role will also involve assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial - Legal in delivering legal strategic priorities. The role is within the Legal Team, which is based at our London hub, and is for a fixed term of 6 months. RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the delivery of legal and risk management advice to BDO's partners and staff within designated business areas: reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements with clients across the firm's business Streams (Audit, Tax and Advisory - with a focus on Audit); advising client facing teams on the firm's legal position with respect to contract lifecycle events (variations, terminations, exit transitions etc.); critically evaluating risk and proposing mitigation measures where appropriate, finding innovative solutions to complex challenges; assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial and Head of Legal (General Counsel) to deliver corporate legal support and Legal Team priority projects; guiding /supervising less experienced lawyers and risk managers on complex contracts (master services agreements, framework agreements etc.); reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and subcontracts when required; leading legal training and presentations to BDO's partners and staff; analysing legal and regulatory developments relevant to BDO's business, including GenAI, data protection and ESG requirements and ensuring BDO's contract policies, precedents and guidance are compliant with them; interpretation of legislation, case law, regulations and professional standards; and building strong working relationships across relevant business streams and practice management departments. REQUIREMENTS Essential: law degree; several years' post qualification experience in England and Wales or experience practising the laws of England and Wales; multiple years' experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting complex commercial contracts and transactional documentation; strong working knowledge of commercial law; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to confidently explain legal concepts to non-lawyers at a senior level; self-starter with ability to manage and prioritise own workload; and excellent attention to detail. Desirable: experience of commercial contracting in a professional services firm, technology business and/or regulated business; understanding of data protection law (UK and EU GDPR) and experience delivering related legal advice; experience of drafting policies and guidance; experience of advising on ESG compliance and risk requirements; experience of technology contracting (SaaS, PaaS, reseller agreements etc.). 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.
Company Description Life can sometimes be unpredictable, and it pays to plan ahead. Our aim atLegal & General Retailis to help our customers plan for the unexpected, achieve financial security for their tomorrow, and protect everything that's important to them. To better understand our customers and meet their needs, we've brought our protection, retirement income, savings, lending, and advice, fintech and mortgage businesses under one umbrella. Created at the start of 2022 through the merging of our long-standing and trusted retail retirement and insurance businesses, we're a fast-growing division with big, customer-centred ambitions. Job Description We're recruiting for aGroup Protection Senior Technical Manager to join us. We're offering acompetitive base salary and strong benefits package. This is a Hove based role, but the team work flexibly and are usually in the office 2 -4 days a month. What you'll be doing: Owning the terms and conditions of our Group Protection product Ensuring that all products, processes, and marketing materials comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements Being a product expert and providing technical support for the development of new products Reviewing and making recommendations for product marketing Handling a range of queries and questions from customers and delivering positive outcomes Directly managing a team of two Qualifications Who we're looking for: Excellent Group Protection product knowledge Previous experience of working for an Insurer or intermediary, Understanding of all the relevant legislation, tax and regulatory requirements associated with Group Protection products Experienced in reviewing product literature Strong written and verbal communication skills Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service. There's also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice There are the many discounts we offer - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart Additional Information Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. We're one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers.Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you. "videos": "title":"Videos To Watch","urls": , , ,
May 05, 2024
Full time
Company Description Life can sometimes be unpredictable, and it pays to plan ahead. Our aim atLegal & General Retailis to help our customers plan for the unexpected, achieve financial security for their tomorrow, and protect everything that's important to them. To better understand our customers and meet their needs, we've brought our protection, retirement income, savings, lending, and advice, fintech and mortgage businesses under one umbrella. Created at the start of 2022 through the merging of our long-standing and trusted retail retirement and insurance businesses, we're a fast-growing division with big, customer-centred ambitions. Job Description We're recruiting for aGroup Protection Senior Technical Manager to join us. We're offering acompetitive base salary and strong benefits package. This is a Hove based role, but the team work flexibly and are usually in the office 2 -4 days a month. What you'll be doing: Owning the terms and conditions of our Group Protection product Ensuring that all products, processes, and marketing materials comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements Being a product expert and providing technical support for the development of new products Reviewing and making recommendations for product marketing Handling a range of queries and questions from customers and delivering positive outcomes Directly managing a team of two Qualifications Who we're looking for: Excellent Group Protection product knowledge Previous experience of working for an Insurer or intermediary, Understanding of all the relevant legislation, tax and regulatory requirements associated with Group Protection products Experienced in reviewing product literature Strong written and verbal communication skills Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service. There's also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice There are the many discounts we offer - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart Additional Information Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. We're one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers.Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you. "videos": "title":"Videos To Watch","urls": , , ,
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Biodiversity and Climate Change Engagement Officer Location: Maidstone, Kent Contract: Permanent Full Time Salary : £30,468 - £33,051 per annum About the Role Are you passionate about addressing the impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change? Do you have experience in relationship building, event organisation, and engagement with residents, local organisations, and businesses? If so, Maidstone Borough Council invite you to apply for this important role. The purpose of this role is to support community engagement for climate, biodiversity, and waste reduction projects. This is an interdepartmental role working between the climate and biodiversity, parks and open spaces, and waste management teams at Maidstone Borough Council. You will support and drive a wide range of sustainability topics, from public transportation and active travel, to carbon literacy training and net zero targets. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of the Council s communications and stakeholder engagement, events, campaigns and educational initiatives for climate, sustainability, environment, and waste reduction. Including organising awareness raising events and outreach with schools and community groups, to support residents to understand the changes they can make to mitigate and prepare for the impacts of climate change in line with the Council s Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan. About Maidstone Borough Council Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans. We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well. At Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance. Our Offer: A range of benefits including: • Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities • 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles • Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave • Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year • Free parking • Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time • Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities • Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family • Life Assurance three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax • Annual flu vaccine • Cycle to work scheme • Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping • Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals • A professional fee payment, if required for the role About You: Degree level in an environmental discipline or relevant/equivalent discipline with knowledge of the climate change and sustainability agenda is essential. Experience of working in a similar education/training/promotional role with the public or private sector or voluntary organisation is desirable. The role will be required to support and help manage groups of volunteers to deliver the objectives of projects. The Council considers this to be a public focused role and the ability to converse at ease with different strata of the public, adapting your communication style to suit differing audiences and provide advice is fundamental to the role. This is an important time to be involved in biodiversity and climate change, a high-profile issue. Through this role, you will have good exposure to different departments, build relationships with external residents, voluntary and business organisations, and work with councillors on tangible solutions to addressing biodiversity loss and climate change impacts. Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment. Selection Process: Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect a job specific interview assessment, and an interview. Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Anna Collier, Head of Insight, Communities & Governance at annacollier(at)maidstone.gov.uk Closing Date: 10 May 2024. Interview date: 20 May 2024. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
May 05, 2024
Full time
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Biodiversity and Climate Change Engagement Officer Location: Maidstone, Kent Contract: Permanent Full Time Salary : £30,468 - £33,051 per annum About the Role Are you passionate about addressing the impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change? Do you have experience in relationship building, event organisation, and engagement with residents, local organisations, and businesses? If so, Maidstone Borough Council invite you to apply for this important role. The purpose of this role is to support community engagement for climate, biodiversity, and waste reduction projects. This is an interdepartmental role working between the climate and biodiversity, parks and open spaces, and waste management teams at Maidstone Borough Council. You will support and drive a wide range of sustainability topics, from public transportation and active travel, to carbon literacy training and net zero targets. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of the Council s communications and stakeholder engagement, events, campaigns and educational initiatives for climate, sustainability, environment, and waste reduction. Including organising awareness raising events and outreach with schools and community groups, to support residents to understand the changes they can make to mitigate and prepare for the impacts of climate change in line with the Council s Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan. About Maidstone Borough Council Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans. We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well. At Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance. Our Offer: A range of benefits including: • Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities • 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles • Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave • Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year • Free parking • Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time • Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities • Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family • Life Assurance three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax • Annual flu vaccine • Cycle to work scheme • Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping • Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals • A professional fee payment, if required for the role About You: Degree level in an environmental discipline or relevant/equivalent discipline with knowledge of the climate change and sustainability agenda is essential. Experience of working in a similar education/training/promotional role with the public or private sector or voluntary organisation is desirable. The role will be required to support and help manage groups of volunteers to deliver the objectives of projects. The Council considers this to be a public focused role and the ability to converse at ease with different strata of the public, adapting your communication style to suit differing audiences and provide advice is fundamental to the role. This is an important time to be involved in biodiversity and climate change, a high-profile issue. Through this role, you will have good exposure to different departments, build relationships with external residents, voluntary and business organisations, and work with councillors on tangible solutions to addressing biodiversity loss and climate change impacts. Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment. Selection Process: Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect a job specific interview assessment, and an interview. Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Anna Collier, Head of Insight, Communities & Governance at annacollier(at)maidstone.gov.uk Closing Date: 10 May 2024. Interview date: 20 May 2024. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Finance Manager with Plug Me In - Join us in creating a more sustainable future. If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable and efficient future, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.About Us:Plug Me In is part of the Calisen Group, a leader in essential energy infrastructure, committed to advancing cleaner, more efficient energy solutions and supporting the transition to net zero.Through smart metering, installation, data services, EV charging infrastructure, and the electrification of heat, we're creating a more sustainable future, bringing smarter energy to all in conjunction with our core business values. Plug Me In is in an exciting and strong position where we are seeing growth and development in all areas of the business.As a valued member of the Finance team, the Finance Manager will support the Finance Business Partner through the delivery of the monthly accounts and reporting packs. Supporting the budget and forecast processes, with an exposure to board, senior management, department heads and group directors. Responsible for managing the day-to-day finance processes for the organisation and management of the finance team.Responsibilities:• Oversee and assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, and monthly report packs for Group to include P&L, KPIs, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.• Challenging business unit performance against budget and providing value added, insightful analysis to improve performance and understanding of the numbers.• Performing monthly balance sheet reviews, ensuring reconciliations are robust, well presented and that any issues identified are resolved promptly.• Developing a business partnering relationship with the budget holders and key business areas.• To assist in the preparation of the annual budget and regular re-forecasts to Group including the reporting, analysis and detailed budget commentary.• Ensure robust financial control procedures, systems and processes are in place and reviewed regularly for updates.• Co-ordinating and overseeing the year end statutory audit and ad-hoc internal audits and assisting with tax queries.• Deputising for the Finance Business Partner as required, in operational meetings, management meetings and board meetings.• Identify development and training needs of direct reports including career mapping and objective setting.• Management of IFRS 16 position.• Overview of CIS submissions• Any other ad hoc duties as requested.What we are looking for:• Higher level education (A-Level, Degree etc. or equivalent).• Professional Accounting Qualification (P/Q - ACA / ACCA / CIMA)• At least 2 years previous experience working in a similar role• Experience working in a fast-paced environment• Experience of managing and developing a finance team• Experience of producing annual budgets and monthly forecasts• Up to date knowledge of accounting standards.• Understanding of good process and controls• Industry experience• Motivation and development of a team• Effective organisational and prioritisation skills• Accomplished analytical skillsWhat you will receive:• £55,000 - £60,000 per annum • Hybrid working, office located in Manchester (with occasional visits to Wigan)• 25 Days holiday (incremental to 30 days with yearly service) + Bank holidays + Birthday day off• Competitive Scottish Widows pension scheme• Vitality Private Health Insurance• Vitality Rewards: Gym membership, cinema, nutritional advice, health checks, travel & more• Private Medical Insurance• Critical Illness Cover• Life Assurance 4 x annual salary• Business Travel Insurance• Company Sick Pay• Enhanced Maternity Pay• Charity Day• Employee Assistance ProgrammeCalisen is proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. We believe in the inherent value of our colleagues, and it is our commitment to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects the real cost of living. We understand that when our team members are compensated fairly, it not only enhances their well-being but also contributes to a positive and thriving workplace.Calisen is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, safe, and inclusive environment as we bring smarter energy to all. The more diverse our teams' backgrounds, experiences, and ways of life, the stronger our business and relationships with our customers will be. Individuals are welcome to apply to our open positions regardless of age, gender, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity, and physical ability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application.Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, background, financial and criminal record checks, appropriate for the role offered.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Finance Manager with Plug Me In - Join us in creating a more sustainable future. If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable and efficient future, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.About Us:Plug Me In is part of the Calisen Group, a leader in essential energy infrastructure, committed to advancing cleaner, more efficient energy solutions and supporting the transition to net zero.Through smart metering, installation, data services, EV charging infrastructure, and the electrification of heat, we're creating a more sustainable future, bringing smarter energy to all in conjunction with our core business values. Plug Me In is in an exciting and strong position where we are seeing growth and development in all areas of the business.As a valued member of the Finance team, the Finance Manager will support the Finance Business Partner through the delivery of the monthly accounts and reporting packs. Supporting the budget and forecast processes, with an exposure to board, senior management, department heads and group directors. Responsible for managing the day-to-day finance processes for the organisation and management of the finance team.Responsibilities:• Oversee and assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, and monthly report packs for Group to include P&L, KPIs, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.• Challenging business unit performance against budget and providing value added, insightful analysis to improve performance and understanding of the numbers.• Performing monthly balance sheet reviews, ensuring reconciliations are robust, well presented and that any issues identified are resolved promptly.• Developing a business partnering relationship with the budget holders and key business areas.• To assist in the preparation of the annual budget and regular re-forecasts to Group including the reporting, analysis and detailed budget commentary.• Ensure robust financial control procedures, systems and processes are in place and reviewed regularly for updates.• Co-ordinating and overseeing the year end statutory audit and ad-hoc internal audits and assisting with tax queries.• Deputising for the Finance Business Partner as required, in operational meetings, management meetings and board meetings.• Identify development and training needs of direct reports including career mapping and objective setting.• Management of IFRS 16 position.• Overview of CIS submissions• Any other ad hoc duties as requested.What we are looking for:• Higher level education (A-Level, Degree etc. or equivalent).• Professional Accounting Qualification (P/Q - ACA / ACCA / CIMA)• At least 2 years previous experience working in a similar role• Experience working in a fast-paced environment• Experience of managing and developing a finance team• Experience of producing annual budgets and monthly forecasts• Up to date knowledge of accounting standards.• Understanding of good process and controls• Industry experience• Motivation and development of a team• Effective organisational and prioritisation skills• Accomplished analytical skillsWhat you will receive:• £55,000 - £60,000 per annum • Hybrid working, office located in Manchester (with occasional visits to Wigan)• 25 Days holiday (incremental to 30 days with yearly service) + Bank holidays + Birthday day off• Competitive Scottish Widows pension scheme• Vitality Private Health Insurance• Vitality Rewards: Gym membership, cinema, nutritional advice, health checks, travel & more• Private Medical Insurance• Critical Illness Cover• Life Assurance 4 x annual salary• Business Travel Insurance• Company Sick Pay• Enhanced Maternity Pay• Charity Day• Employee Assistance ProgrammeCalisen is proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. We believe in the inherent value of our colleagues, and it is our commitment to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects the real cost of living. We understand that when our team members are compensated fairly, it not only enhances their well-being but also contributes to a positive and thriving workplace.Calisen is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, safe, and inclusive environment as we bring smarter energy to all. The more diverse our teams' backgrounds, experiences, and ways of life, the stronger our business and relationships with our customers will be. Individuals are welcome to apply to our open positions regardless of age, gender, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity, and physical ability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application.Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, background, financial and criminal record checks, appropriate for the role offered.
Employment Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate £negotiable based on PQE Experience Northamptonshire Permanent Part or Full-Time, Office based or Hybrid This leading, highly regarded and award winning Legal 500 law firm are expanding and now requiring a Solicitor to join their successful, friendly, and supportive Employment team. They are considering individuals with a range of experience but are ideally looking for someone who is 2 years PQE, up to Senior Associate level. You will need to be competent at working independently, handling your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion, and providing guidance and mentoring to their more junior team members. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will undertake a diverse caseload incorporating contentious and non-contentious work for employer clients. They act for a diverse client base including SMEs, OMBs, and listed companies. In addition, they also act for employees. With plenty of variety you could be working on anything from settlement agreements to providing corporate support for M&A work as well as the full range of employment matters including, but not limited to: Assisting with Modern Slavery Act compliance, Playing an integral advisory role with a variety of projects (including re-structuring, changing terms and conditions of employment, and large-scale redundancy exercises), Providing strategic advice in connection with Boardroom/SMT disputes, Providing ad hoc advice on operational HR matters, Assisting with data protection compliance, and Representing clients in employment tribunals. This is a role that will grow with you, and you ll also have the opportunity to work on projects in conjunction with our Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, and Commercial Property teams. Many of their current partners trained with the firm and progressed to Head of Team or Board member positions, so the opportunities really are there for promotion. Benefits: Option to join the pension scheme where we will match up to 4% contribution. BUPA (certain positions only). Permanent Health Insurance, also known as Group Income Protection (certain positions only) which pays a percentage of salary after 6 months of sickness absence. Regular Long Service Awards Discounted Health Club and Gym Memberships Other flexible benefits such as discounted gym membership, the option to purchase additional annual leave, Health Screening, Retail Discounts Scheme and more. Competitive holiday entitlement that rises with length of service. Death in Service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary. Paid Volunteer Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme which provides a tax-efficient way to get a new car. Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Employment Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate £negotiable based on PQE Experience Northamptonshire Permanent Part or Full-Time, Office based or Hybrid This leading, highly regarded and award winning Legal 500 law firm are expanding and now requiring a Solicitor to join their successful, friendly, and supportive Employment team. They are considering individuals with a range of experience but are ideally looking for someone who is 2 years PQE, up to Senior Associate level. You will need to be competent at working independently, handling your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion, and providing guidance and mentoring to their more junior team members. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will undertake a diverse caseload incorporating contentious and non-contentious work for employer clients. They act for a diverse client base including SMEs, OMBs, and listed companies. In addition, they also act for employees. With plenty of variety you could be working on anything from settlement agreements to providing corporate support for M&A work as well as the full range of employment matters including, but not limited to: Assisting with Modern Slavery Act compliance, Playing an integral advisory role with a variety of projects (including re-structuring, changing terms and conditions of employment, and large-scale redundancy exercises), Providing strategic advice in connection with Boardroom/SMT disputes, Providing ad hoc advice on operational HR matters, Assisting with data protection compliance, and Representing clients in employment tribunals. This is a role that will grow with you, and you ll also have the opportunity to work on projects in conjunction with our Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, and Commercial Property teams. Many of their current partners trained with the firm and progressed to Head of Team or Board member positions, so the opportunities really are there for promotion. Benefits: Option to join the pension scheme where we will match up to 4% contribution. BUPA (certain positions only). Permanent Health Insurance, also known as Group Income Protection (certain positions only) which pays a percentage of salary after 6 months of sickness absence. Regular Long Service Awards Discounted Health Club and Gym Memberships Other flexible benefits such as discounted gym membership, the option to purchase additional annual leave, Health Screening, Retail Discounts Scheme and more. Competitive holiday entitlement that rises with length of service. Death in Service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary. Paid Volunteer Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme which provides a tax-efficient way to get a new car. Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles.
Corporate Tax Solicitor - International Law Firm Our client, an international law firm based in London, is seeking a skilled Corporate Tax Solicitor with between 1 and 5 years of post-qualified experience (PQE) to join their reputable Tax & Incentives team on a permanent basis. About Our Client: As a leading international law firm headquartered in Central London, our client boasts an impressive reputation. Renowned for their expertise across various practice areas and industry sectors, they have a particularly notable focus on advising IP-rich companies in the technology and life sciences sectors, real estate investment, and private capital-backed organisations. About the Role: As a Corporate Tax Solicitor, you'll be working alongside partners and associates to provide expert tax advice to clients across the firm. Your responsibilities will include advising on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, private equity structuring, corporate and IP/IT structuring, funds work, financing transactions, and domestic and international tax advisory matters. You'll also have the opportunity to take an active role in business development initiatives and the development of training programs for the group and wider firm. Requirements: 1-5 years of PQE, with experience in transactional UK corporate tax work UK-qualified solicitor or barrister Strong academics and technical ability Excellent client management and communication skills Why Apply? In addition to a competitive salary above market rate, our client offers a fantastic benefits package and supports agile working arrangements. You'll have the chance to work with a diverse range of clients and gain exposure to complex and interesting tax matters. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
May 04, 2024
Full time
Corporate Tax Solicitor - International Law Firm Our client, an international law firm based in London, is seeking a skilled Corporate Tax Solicitor with between 1 and 5 years of post-qualified experience (PQE) to join their reputable Tax & Incentives team on a permanent basis. About Our Client: As a leading international law firm headquartered in Central London, our client boasts an impressive reputation. Renowned for their expertise across various practice areas and industry sectors, they have a particularly notable focus on advising IP-rich companies in the technology and life sciences sectors, real estate investment, and private capital-backed organisations. About the Role: As a Corporate Tax Solicitor, you'll be working alongside partners and associates to provide expert tax advice to clients across the firm. Your responsibilities will include advising on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, private equity structuring, corporate and IP/IT structuring, funds work, financing transactions, and domestic and international tax advisory matters. You'll also have the opportunity to take an active role in business development initiatives and the development of training programs for the group and wider firm. Requirements: 1-5 years of PQE, with experience in transactional UK corporate tax work UK-qualified solicitor or barrister Strong academics and technical ability Excellent client management and communication skills Why Apply? In addition to a competitive salary above market rate, our client offers a fantastic benefits package and supports agile working arrangements. You'll have the chance to work with a diverse range of clients and gain exposure to complex and interesting tax matters. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
Currently hiring for a Group Financial Controller for a brilliant company, which is scaling up and acquiring new businesses. Seeking someone who has excellent technical accounting knowledge, exposure to complex group consolidations and complex group structures. Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + benefits Job Description Ensuring compliance with financial tax, and reporting regulations of all statutory bodies Delivery of quarterly management reporting including P&L, balance sheet, cashflows and executive summary analysis Presenting results to the appropriate Directors for each portfolio, assisting the Head of Corporate Finance and the CFO in preparing for quarterly Investment Committee meetings. Ensuring the appropriate review of consolidations, reserve reconciliations, and any audit adjustments, providing guidance to the team and also the wider Finance team on the correct accounting treatment of various transactions. Supporting with the Group audit, working with the Corporate Reporting & Treasury team to ensure the audit requirements, including going concern analysis, are met. Working to tight deadlines Personal Skills and Attributes Qualified Accountant, (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Big 4 Audit is desirable Previous exposure to complex corporate structures and transactions Ensure adherence to national and international financial regulations Experience in accounting for and reporting on, investment portfolios and funds under management A keen eye for detail and a diligent and organised approach, with strong written and communication skills Able to plan for a meet reporting deadlines Able to work in a small dynamic transaction led business APPLY ONLINE Please feel free to message your CV to Gemma Case directly,
May 04, 2024
Full time
Currently hiring for a Group Financial Controller for a brilliant company, which is scaling up and acquiring new businesses. Seeking someone who has excellent technical accounting knowledge, exposure to complex group consolidations and complex group structures. Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + benefits Job Description Ensuring compliance with financial tax, and reporting regulations of all statutory bodies Delivery of quarterly management reporting including P&L, balance sheet, cashflows and executive summary analysis Presenting results to the appropriate Directors for each portfolio, assisting the Head of Corporate Finance and the CFO in preparing for quarterly Investment Committee meetings. Ensuring the appropriate review of consolidations, reserve reconciliations, and any audit adjustments, providing guidance to the team and also the wider Finance team on the correct accounting treatment of various transactions. Supporting with the Group audit, working with the Corporate Reporting & Treasury team to ensure the audit requirements, including going concern analysis, are met. Working to tight deadlines Personal Skills and Attributes Qualified Accountant, (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Big 4 Audit is desirable Previous exposure to complex corporate structures and transactions Ensure adherence to national and international financial regulations Experience in accounting for and reporting on, investment portfolios and funds under management A keen eye for detail and a diligent and organised approach, with strong written and communication skills Able to plan for a meet reporting deadlines Able to work in a small dynamic transaction led business APPLY ONLINE Please feel free to message your CV to Gemma Case directly,
Job Title: Group Financial Accountant Location: Carlisle Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday) Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) An excellent opportunity has presented itself to join our client at their head office in Carlisle. An industry leader in the fashion sector, we are actively recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance team. The role of business reporting accountant will sit within a busy finance department reporting to the Group Financial Director. As a valued team player you should have experience of working within a similar role, processing high volumes, working well under pressure both as part of a team and on your own initiative, with high accuracy and an organised approach. Primary Responsibilities The preparation of consolidated group management accounts, budgets and forecasts. The preparation of management accounts, budgets and forecasts for all non-trading companies including the holding companies & associated working papers. Review of all subsidiary management accounts, budgets and forecasts to ensure consistency and accuracy. Preparation of the statutory accounts for all companies to agreed timescales & associated working papers. Cash flow reporting Submission of weekly bank facilities report. Company lead with the external auditors for interim and year end audits. Maintain and develop systems of reporting depending on the needs of the business. Liaise with other group finance staff and support in operational functions. Provide support to FD in any corporate matters (acquisitions/re-structure). Previous Experience Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/ CIMA accountant. Have expertise in group consolidations and strong financial modelling skills. Up to date knowledge on FRS 102 and accounting standards. Experience in producing detailed receipts and payments cash flow forecasts. Involvement in the annual audit process for a group of companies. Good working knowledge of basic UK tax compliance rules. Working knowledge of multi-currency groups. High level of Excel Able to work to agreed timeframes Please submit your career details to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED .
May 04, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Group Financial Accountant Location: Carlisle Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday) Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) An excellent opportunity has presented itself to join our client at their head office in Carlisle. An industry leader in the fashion sector, we are actively recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance team. The role of business reporting accountant will sit within a busy finance department reporting to the Group Financial Director. As a valued team player you should have experience of working within a similar role, processing high volumes, working well under pressure both as part of a team and on your own initiative, with high accuracy and an organised approach. Primary Responsibilities The preparation of consolidated group management accounts, budgets and forecasts. The preparation of management accounts, budgets and forecasts for all non-trading companies including the holding companies & associated working papers. Review of all subsidiary management accounts, budgets and forecasts to ensure consistency and accuracy. Preparation of the statutory accounts for all companies to agreed timescales & associated working papers. Cash flow reporting Submission of weekly bank facilities report. Company lead with the external auditors for interim and year end audits. Maintain and develop systems of reporting depending on the needs of the business. Liaise with other group finance staff and support in operational functions. Provide support to FD in any corporate matters (acquisitions/re-structure). Previous Experience Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/ CIMA accountant. Have expertise in group consolidations and strong financial modelling skills. Up to date knowledge on FRS 102 and accounting standards. Experience in producing detailed receipts and payments cash flow forecasts. Involvement in the annual audit process for a group of companies. Good working knowledge of basic UK tax compliance rules. Working knowledge of multi-currency groups. High level of Excel Able to work to agreed timeframes Please submit your career details to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED .
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our new Investment & Programme Office team within the Finance function as Head of Portfolio Planning and Investment . You will be responsible for planning and mobilising the Enterprise-wide Programme Portfolio that underpins HL's corporate strategy and manage this through the leadership of the Portfolio Planning & Investment Management function. The change portfolio is diverse and encompasses all major programmes across the business covering product development, client experience, save to invest, regulatory driven initiatives, digital transformation, operating model and organisational design. What you'll be doing Responsible for designing building and managing the Medium Term (3 year) and Annual Portfolio Planning approach as part of the Enterprise-wide Operating plan process. Responsible for HL's Programme Portfolio budget (>50m), aligning initiatives to the business strategy and facilitating decision-making to optimise return on investment. Designing and managing an investment management process and lifecycle including facilitation of the Business Investment Committee. Responsible for leading and coaching Business Owners to articulate their strategy and shaping that into compelling programmes and business cases suitable for review by the CEO and CFO Captures, tracks, and identifies the complex inter-dependencies across HL that are critical to our projects being a success. Ownership of all new programme requests via the new HL Demand Panel (Senior Leadership level) Drives a high-performance culture to ensure better, simpler, faster and cheaper deliverables for HL and our clients A change agent, challenging the status quo and delivers industry best in class standards About you Significant experience within a similar role, leading an Enterprise wide programme portfolio planning process, supporting the mobilisation of complex Transformation programmes and facilitating a Business Investment Committee at CEO level Demonstrable experience managing a significant Investment Management budget Expert in Strategic Portfolio Planning, Portfolio Design and Demand Management. Expert in Portfolio, Programme and Agile delivery methodologies. Experience in defining, establishing, and facilitating governance structures to keep key stakeholders engaged, aligned and on track across the business. Significant experience outside of portfolio management that are key to delivery e.g. business case development, client experience, product strategy, business solution design, technical and operational readiness. Expertise and experience of delivering highly complex change in B2B and B2C environments. Extremely high commercial and influencing skills, demonstrated at Executive Leadership level Flexible and adaptable; able to deliver and thrive in ambiguous situations. Interview process The interview process will include a presentation, psychometric assessment and a competency-based interview. Working Schedule We are looking for a Head of Portfolio Planning & Investment to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is a permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our new Investment & Programme Office team within the Finance function as Head of Portfolio Planning and Investment . You will be responsible for planning and mobilising the Enterprise-wide Programme Portfolio that underpins HL's corporate strategy and manage this through the leadership of the Portfolio Planning & Investment Management function. The change portfolio is diverse and encompasses all major programmes across the business covering product development, client experience, save to invest, regulatory driven initiatives, digital transformation, operating model and organisational design. What you'll be doing Responsible for designing building and managing the Medium Term (3 year) and Annual Portfolio Planning approach as part of the Enterprise-wide Operating plan process. Responsible for HL's Programme Portfolio budget (>50m), aligning initiatives to the business strategy and facilitating decision-making to optimise return on investment. Designing and managing an investment management process and lifecycle including facilitation of the Business Investment Committee. Responsible for leading and coaching Business Owners to articulate their strategy and shaping that into compelling programmes and business cases suitable for review by the CEO and CFO Captures, tracks, and identifies the complex inter-dependencies across HL that are critical to our projects being a success. Ownership of all new programme requests via the new HL Demand Panel (Senior Leadership level) Drives a high-performance culture to ensure better, simpler, faster and cheaper deliverables for HL and our clients A change agent, challenging the status quo and delivers industry best in class standards About you Significant experience within a similar role, leading an Enterprise wide programme portfolio planning process, supporting the mobilisation of complex Transformation programmes and facilitating a Business Investment Committee at CEO level Demonstrable experience managing a significant Investment Management budget Expert in Strategic Portfolio Planning, Portfolio Design and Demand Management. Expert in Portfolio, Programme and Agile delivery methodologies. Experience in defining, establishing, and facilitating governance structures to keep key stakeholders engaged, aligned and on track across the business. Significant experience outside of portfolio management that are key to delivery e.g. business case development, client experience, product strategy, business solution design, technical and operational readiness. Expertise and experience of delivering highly complex change in B2B and B2C environments. Extremely high commercial and influencing skills, demonstrated at Executive Leadership level Flexible and adaptable; able to deliver and thrive in ambiguous situations. Interview process The interview process will include a presentation, psychometric assessment and a competency-based interview. Working Schedule We are looking for a Head of Portfolio Planning & Investment to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is a permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
Group Finance Manager Central London - hybrid C 95,000 + bonus and benefits Digital Technology - PE Backed This established Digital sector disruptor has proven to be immensely popular across the investor community with yet another year of incredible growth and success forecast for 2024. The time to join is now, with significant YoY growth, exciting products being rolled out and multiple capex projects underway to re-enforce a market leading position. As part of the ongoing growth of the business, this well-funded, highly entrepreneurial and highly acquisitive international company is now seeking an inspirational Group Finance Manager to play a key role in driving continued business success. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this high-profile role includes: Own head office costs across an international, multi-entity organisation Develop and roll out improved Budgeting, FP&A and Financial Control processes Partner the Exec management team, providing analysis, insight, push back and challenge on each cost centre area Automate existing processes where appropriate Input into the monthly Exec performance report including review of actuals, key driver analysis, budget variance analysis, highlighting potential risks and opportunities Identify and drive improvements to existing processes, driving enhanced insight Manage and coach a small team Required skills/experience: An experienced, ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a combination of FP&A, Budgeting and Financial Control experience from a dynamic international organisation Demonstrable background of developing processes and driving improved insight Highly impressive communication skills that have enabled you to easily build senior commercial stakeholder confidence Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, Tax and Transfer Pricing Gravitas, drive and ambition with high levels of energy and desire to get stuck in Highly adept at working with IT systems, ideally but not essential, Workday.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Group Finance Manager Central London - hybrid C 95,000 + bonus and benefits Digital Technology - PE Backed This established Digital sector disruptor has proven to be immensely popular across the investor community with yet another year of incredible growth and success forecast for 2024. The time to join is now, with significant YoY growth, exciting products being rolled out and multiple capex projects underway to re-enforce a market leading position. As part of the ongoing growth of the business, this well-funded, highly entrepreneurial and highly acquisitive international company is now seeking an inspirational Group Finance Manager to play a key role in driving continued business success. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this high-profile role includes: Own head office costs across an international, multi-entity organisation Develop and roll out improved Budgeting, FP&A and Financial Control processes Partner the Exec management team, providing analysis, insight, push back and challenge on each cost centre area Automate existing processes where appropriate Input into the monthly Exec performance report including review of actuals, key driver analysis, budget variance analysis, highlighting potential risks and opportunities Identify and drive improvements to existing processes, driving enhanced insight Manage and coach a small team Required skills/experience: An experienced, ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a combination of FP&A, Budgeting and Financial Control experience from a dynamic international organisation Demonstrable background of developing processes and driving improved insight Highly impressive communication skills that have enabled you to easily build senior commercial stakeholder confidence Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, Tax and Transfer Pricing Gravitas, drive and ambition with high levels of energy and desire to get stuck in Highly adept at working with IT systems, ideally but not essential, Workday.
Your new company An instantly recognisable business in the heart of London, looking to embrace digital transformation and grow considerably over the coming years. Working alongside a renowned CFO within the media space, you will have scope to grow and learn from the best! Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be: Overseeing financial accounting for the group Lead balance sheet reconciliations Support the treasury function including cash flow reporting and forecasting and payment approval process Own VAT & PSA returns and other tax compliance Annual financial statements' preparation including consolidation Lead annual financial audit Provide ad hoc financial analysis What you'll need to succeed As an ACCA/CAANZ/ACA qualified accountant with a strong technical grounding, ideally in audit, you will be looking for a hands-on role, and possess a "can-do" attitude. What you need to do now If 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 (url removed)
May 04, 2024
Seasonal
Your new company An instantly recognisable business in the heart of London, looking to embrace digital transformation and grow considerably over the coming years. Working alongside a renowned CFO within the media space, you will have scope to grow and learn from the best! Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be: Overseeing financial accounting for the group Lead balance sheet reconciliations Support the treasury function including cash flow reporting and forecasting and payment approval process Own VAT & PSA returns and other tax compliance Annual financial statements' preparation including consolidation Lead annual financial audit Provide ad hoc financial analysis What you'll need to succeed As an ACCA/CAANZ/ACA qualified accountant with a strong technical grounding, ideally in audit, you will be looking for a hands-on role, and possess a "can-do" attitude. What you need to do now If 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 (url removed)
Jisc is looking for a Group Internal Audit Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is Hybrid with the flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience About Us: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the role: Are you able to competently design and implement ongoing Audit programmes, with a view to focusing on overall risk management within an organisation, whilst supporting all internal audit work? If so, this role will be ideal for you. As Group Internal Audit Manager , you will be a part of the Office of the Chief Executive and accountable for the delivery of a high performing internal audit function. The scope of activities includes all operations across all directorates, and the audits performed cover operational process, financial processes and key business projects. Each year, a programme of audits will be drawn up with management and agreed. Responsibilities as our Group Internal Audit Manager: Working with all directorates in Jisc to develop an internal audit plan which covers Jisc's main areas of risk Delivering audit reports with recommendations which are practical, address control weakness and are agreed by management Conducting investigations into whistleblowing concerns and allegations of fraud and irregularities Reporting regularly to A&RCM (Audit and Risk Committee) and delivering an annual report on the adequacy and effectiveness of Jisc's internal controls and processes Line managing the internal auditor What we're looking for in our Group Internal Audit Manager: Excellent experience of developing annual audit plans, and performing risk-based audits in operational and financial areas In-depth knowledge and understanding of Risk and controls frameworks to mitigate risks whilst remaining commercial Previous experience of working at a senior level in an internal audit function, demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen A track record of leading a team, ideally within an internal audit function Extensive knowledge of current auditing techniques, internal audit standards, fraud awareness and professional ethical standards Knowledge of enterprise risk management, risks and controls. Problem solving skills to analyse operational, financial and non-financial information. Excellent communication skills and the ability to write and present reports to management and non-executives identifying improvements in controls and processes Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work at Jisc: At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. What can we offer you as our Group Internal Audit Manager? Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas A generous pension scheme A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment Financial well-being support The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores Cycle to work scheme Employee recognition awards and travel loans Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click 'apply' today to be forwarded to our online recruitment portal and become our new Group Internal Audit Manager. Thank you for your interest in Jisc.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Jisc is looking for a Group Internal Audit Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is Hybrid with the flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience About Us: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the role: Are you able to competently design and implement ongoing Audit programmes, with a view to focusing on overall risk management within an organisation, whilst supporting all internal audit work? If so, this role will be ideal for you. As Group Internal Audit Manager , you will be a part of the Office of the Chief Executive and accountable for the delivery of a high performing internal audit function. The scope of activities includes all operations across all directorates, and the audits performed cover operational process, financial processes and key business projects. Each year, a programme of audits will be drawn up with management and agreed. Responsibilities as our Group Internal Audit Manager: Working with all directorates in Jisc to develop an internal audit plan which covers Jisc's main areas of risk Delivering audit reports with recommendations which are practical, address control weakness and are agreed by management Conducting investigations into whistleblowing concerns and allegations of fraud and irregularities Reporting regularly to A&RCM (Audit and Risk Committee) and delivering an annual report on the adequacy and effectiveness of Jisc's internal controls and processes Line managing the internal auditor What we're looking for in our Group Internal Audit Manager: Excellent experience of developing annual audit plans, and performing risk-based audits in operational and financial areas In-depth knowledge and understanding of Risk and controls frameworks to mitigate risks whilst remaining commercial Previous experience of working at a senior level in an internal audit function, demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen A track record of leading a team, ideally within an internal audit function Extensive knowledge of current auditing techniques, internal audit standards, fraud awareness and professional ethical standards Knowledge of enterprise risk management, risks and controls. Problem solving skills to analyse operational, financial and non-financial information. Excellent communication skills and the ability to write and present reports to management and non-executives identifying improvements in controls and processes Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work at Jisc: At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. What can we offer you as our Group Internal Audit Manager? Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas A generous pension scheme A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment Financial well-being support The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores Cycle to work scheme Employee recognition awards and travel loans Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click 'apply' today to be forwarded to our online recruitment portal and become our new Group Internal Audit Manager. Thank you for your interest in Jisc.
SNG Formerly Sovereign Housing Association
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Are you an experienced FinanceBusiness Partner looking for an exciting new opportunity? Have you got expertise in Regeneration or Retrofitprojects? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Investment Finance team as FinanceBusiness Partner - Regeneration . With offices in Basingstoke and Bristol, we can be flexible on your base location. You'llshare your time between the office and home, as well as some travel being required between our offices, particularly our Basingstoke office. It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forceswith Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role Reporting to our Head of Finance - Strategic Asset Management, the focus of this role is to deliver commercial financedecisionsupport and performancemanagement for our large Regeneration and Retrofitprojects. You will provide timely, accurate and comprehensive internal financialinformation, commercial financial advice, financial modelling and financialanalysis to managers and senior executive teams. Responsibilities include: Leading on providing financial and commercial advice, support and modelling for Regeneration and Retrofitprojects, focusing on deal structure, tax implications, cashflows, key risks and mitigations, and return measures such as residual land value, profit margins, peak debt, ROCE, IRR and NPV Running sensitivity and scenarioanalysis on projects and assessing the viability of potential projects, to understand risks and optimise performance Working with the wider developmentfinance team to assess third-party Partner suitability Driving financialperformance and managing risk by business partnering with the business teams for Regeneration and Retrofit, and delivering insightful forward-looking MI Leading scrutiny of financialinformation for projects, making sure Directors fully understand project performance and are well placed to make informed decisions Delivering timely, clear and accurate cash flow forecasts to inform Treasury planning Working with Group Business Planning team to provide baseline models, data and assumptions for projects What we're looking for You'llhave proven experience in a similar role from within housing or real estate, with a strong track record of providing financial and commercial expertise successfully for Regeneration or Retrofitprojects. You'll also have: Significant investment appraisal expertise gained within the property / real estate or Housing sector Experience leadingfinancialsupport for large-scale projects Excellent track record for business partnering performance reporting, financial planning and stakeholdermanagement The ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallywith strong networking skills Strong financial modelling skills Knowledge of PowerBI is desirable Ideally, you'll be a Fully Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), or hold an equivalentpostgraduate accounting qualification What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced FinanceBusiness Partner looking for an exciting new opportunity? Have you got expertise in Regeneration or Retrofitprojects? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Investment Finance team as FinanceBusiness Partner - Regeneration . With offices in Basingstoke and Bristol, we can be flexible on your base location. You'llshare your time between the office and home, as well as some travel being required between our offices, particularly our Basingstoke office. It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forceswith Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role Reporting to our Head of Finance - Strategic Asset Management, the focus of this role is to deliver commercial financedecisionsupport and performancemanagement for our large Regeneration and Retrofitprojects. You will provide timely, accurate and comprehensive internal financialinformation, commercial financial advice, financial modelling and financialanalysis to managers and senior executive teams. Responsibilities include: Leading on providing financial and commercial advice, support and modelling for Regeneration and Retrofitprojects, focusing on deal structure, tax implications, cashflows, key risks and mitigations, and return measures such as residual land value, profit margins, peak debt, ROCE, IRR and NPV Running sensitivity and scenarioanalysis on projects and assessing the viability of potential projects, to understand risks and optimise performance Working with the wider developmentfinance team to assess third-party Partner suitability Driving financialperformance and managing risk by business partnering with the business teams for Regeneration and Retrofit, and delivering insightful forward-looking MI Leading scrutiny of financialinformation for projects, making sure Directors fully understand project performance and are well placed to make informed decisions Delivering timely, clear and accurate cash flow forecasts to inform Treasury planning Working with Group Business Planning team to provide baseline models, data and assumptions for projects What we're looking for You'llhave proven experience in a similar role from within housing or real estate, with a strong track record of providing financial and commercial expertise successfully for Regeneration or Retrofitprojects. You'll also have: Significant investment appraisal expertise gained within the property / real estate or Housing sector Experience leadingfinancialsupport for large-scale projects Excellent track record for business partnering performance reporting, financial planning and stakeholdermanagement The ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallywith strong networking skills Strong financial modelling skills Knowledge of PowerBI is desirable Ideally, you'll be a Fully Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), or hold an equivalentpostgraduate accounting qualification What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
Photographer - Bath and Bristol If you have a love of photography and working with children, we want to hear from you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic people person, preferably with school photography experience (but not essential as full training is provided), in a term time permanent role to work with our friendly team in Bath and Bristol H Tempest Ltd is the nation's largest school photography company with over 500 employees. Our Head Office and Laboratory is based in St Ives, Cornwall and our Photographers are resident throughout the UK. We take photographs of children at playgroups and nurseries, primary and secondary schools and graduates at universities and colleges as well as the Armed Forces and Corporate Photography. Do you want to join us We are committed to making sure that H Tempest remains the best in the business and a great place to work. Our staff are the most important asset and therefore we will continue to invest in you! We support our Photographers to develop their skills and achieve brilliant photos but to be successful in this job you will need to: Provide an excellent all-round customer service experience for clients Maintain a great relationship with current client base and enjoy meeting new people Make everyone smile, from babies and children to adults Be enthusiastic and energetic with a pleasant manner and professional demeanour Be happy to work both as part of a small team and also independently Be flexible in working times; early starts are sometimes necessary particularly through the autumn term Experience photographing in schools an advantage but not essential Be happy to travel and have more than twelve months driving experience with full driving license Be willing to undergo a DBS check and provide two referees, prior to starting with us You will enjoy the following benefits of the role: Term-time : enjoy school holidays, weekends and quieter times of the academic year when there is little or no photography Starting monthly salary : £700 paid on a monthly basis. In addition, commission is generated from the sale of photographs taken by you. If your commission exceeds your annual salary a balancing payment is due. There is the opportunity to earn extra money during quieter periods with our university graduation team Company vehicle : you may be provided with a taxed, insured and maintained company vehicle which will be discussed at interview Equipment : full photographic equipment is provided Expense reimbursement : we reimburse all authorized business-related expenses Pension scheme : after 3 months of service we will enrol you in the Pension scheme (you can opt-in sooner). Life cover also becomes available on the 1st of August after one year's service Professional training : we provide full training at the start of employment and on-going training and support. Training includes Health & Safety and Manual Handling. We will give you great, industry leading field-based training for the role to ensure you succeed FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST ATTACH A COVERING LETTER INCLUDING: Your postal code / full address Your date of birth (this is for vehicle insurance purposes) Any endorsements on your driving licence (you must hold a driving licence) Any other points which you believe would assist your application, including any previous experience working with children Thanks for reading our advert. If you are excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you so click on "APPLY" today and send us a copy of your CV. We can't wait to see it! Deadline for applications 6th May.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Photographer - Bath and Bristol If you have a love of photography and working with children, we want to hear from you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic people person, preferably with school photography experience (but not essential as full training is provided), in a term time permanent role to work with our friendly team in Bath and Bristol H Tempest Ltd is the nation's largest school photography company with over 500 employees. Our Head Office and Laboratory is based in St Ives, Cornwall and our Photographers are resident throughout the UK. We take photographs of children at playgroups and nurseries, primary and secondary schools and graduates at universities and colleges as well as the Armed Forces and Corporate Photography. Do you want to join us We are committed to making sure that H Tempest remains the best in the business and a great place to work. Our staff are the most important asset and therefore we will continue to invest in you! We support our Photographers to develop their skills and achieve brilliant photos but to be successful in this job you will need to: Provide an excellent all-round customer service experience for clients Maintain a great relationship with current client base and enjoy meeting new people Make everyone smile, from babies and children to adults Be enthusiastic and energetic with a pleasant manner and professional demeanour Be happy to work both as part of a small team and also independently Be flexible in working times; early starts are sometimes necessary particularly through the autumn term Experience photographing in schools an advantage but not essential Be happy to travel and have more than twelve months driving experience with full driving license Be willing to undergo a DBS check and provide two referees, prior to starting with us You will enjoy the following benefits of the role: Term-time : enjoy school holidays, weekends and quieter times of the academic year when there is little or no photography Starting monthly salary : £700 paid on a monthly basis. In addition, commission is generated from the sale of photographs taken by you. If your commission exceeds your annual salary a balancing payment is due. There is the opportunity to earn extra money during quieter periods with our university graduation team Company vehicle : you may be provided with a taxed, insured and maintained company vehicle which will be discussed at interview Equipment : full photographic equipment is provided Expense reimbursement : we reimburse all authorized business-related expenses Pension scheme : after 3 months of service we will enrol you in the Pension scheme (you can opt-in sooner). Life cover also becomes available on the 1st of August after one year's service Professional training : we provide full training at the start of employment and on-going training and support. Training includes Health & Safety and Manual Handling. We will give you great, industry leading field-based training for the role to ensure you succeed FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST ATTACH A COVERING LETTER INCLUDING: Your postal code / full address Your date of birth (this is for vehicle insurance purposes) Any endorsements on your driving licence (you must hold a driving licence) Any other points which you believe would assist your application, including any previous experience working with children Thanks for reading our advert. If you are excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you so click on "APPLY" today and send us a copy of your CV. We can't wait to see it! Deadline for applications 6th May.
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ Investments is one of Monzo's most recent product launches , with a huge opportunity to get more people investing for the first time. Our mission is to help customers make their money work harder by finding investments that are right for them. We want to empower new and early investors to make smarter financial decisions and start investing confidently through transparency, simplicity, and easy access. We do this by providing a delightful product experience, with access to education, tools, and a range of investment options to suit individuals needs and goals. We are a small and nimble multi-disciplinary team, led by data and customer research, with a real sense of ownership. Your focus will be to: Scale our Investments product to millions of users Reduce barriers for first time investors and make investing more accessible Integrate Investments into other Monzo products and features You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to set big, ambitious goals, and have the opportunity to shape how Monzo delivers its Investments product to millions of users from the ground up. You'll operate with autonomy and have a massive impact on our customers' lives and Monzo's success. What you'll be working on Leading a cross-functional team to develop and deliver a product strategy for the next phase of growth for our investment products, including building a deep understanding of customer needs and market opportunities, and defining how we'll differentiate ourselves Collaborate with and influence key stakeholders across the organisation, including the wider product teams, company leadership, finance, marketing, compliance, legal, regulatory affairs Balance work to create long-term growth, and work to hit short-term growth targets Understanding key customer pain points and problems, ensuring the team has clear goals and objectives, and enabling the team to make decisions quickly. Helping define and construct a long term product strategy for our Investment products. Identifying and deeply understanding customers needs to build products that solve real problems. Instilling a test and learn mentality across your team and the broader product organisation and using data to prioritise and measure impact. Working closely with data, design, research, marketing and engineering to support and inspire your team. You should apply if: You have experience working on a consumer-facing financial technology product in a in a fast growing company You've got extensive experience of shipping successful, customer-centric digital products in a fast growing company You have the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences, and in a structured way You have the urge and resilience to challenge the status quo and make things better You can systematically break down and then solve complex problems (for customers and the business) You're comfortable with numbers, can ground your thinking in analysis, can identify key metrics and their drivers and evaluate the success of your work You hone in on the highest leverage thing to work on, both for the product and your own time You make good decisions in complex situations where there's often no "right answer" You're full of novel ideas and creative solutions, and able to tease them out of others too You're able to motivate, energise and inspire people towards a common goal You can work effectively with a diverse range of people and working styles to get stuff done, and are able to thoughtfully and constructively challenge and influence the people you work with You're able to quickly build trust and manage disagreement You're excited by the ambition of what we're doing at Monzo and personal finance in general You're a fast learner, humble and curious, and enjoy developing yourself and others The interview process: Our interview process involves 4 main stages: Initial call with hiring manager Experience Loop consisting of x3 interviews. This includes a Case Study, Project Walkthrough and a Values interview Final chat with a senior leader at Monzo Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas This role can be based in our London office, but we're open to distributed working within the UK (with ad hoc meetings in London) We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here The closing date for this job advert will be on the 17th May so please be sure to apply as soon as possible if you're interested Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: Voluntary . And we've included a "prefer not to say" option for every question. It'd be helpful if you still fill out the survey even if you choose "prefer not to say" for every question, as it's useful for us to understand & record this. We won't know if you choose to fill this survey in or not. Anonymous to Monzo . We can't tie your responses to you and they won't make a difference to the outcome of your application. We'll only use grouped responses for equal opportunities monitoring in our hiring process. By filling out this survey, you agree that we can use your responses for the purposes we've mentioned above. 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May 03, 2024
Full time
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ Investments is one of Monzo's most recent product launches , with a huge opportunity to get more people investing for the first time. Our mission is to help customers make their money work harder by finding investments that are right for them. We want to empower new and early investors to make smarter financial decisions and start investing confidently through transparency, simplicity, and easy access. We do this by providing a delightful product experience, with access to education, tools, and a range of investment options to suit individuals needs and goals. We are a small and nimble multi-disciplinary team, led by data and customer research, with a real sense of ownership. Your focus will be to: Scale our Investments product to millions of users Reduce barriers for first time investors and make investing more accessible Integrate Investments into other Monzo products and features You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to set big, ambitious goals, and have the opportunity to shape how Monzo delivers its Investments product to millions of users from the ground up. You'll operate with autonomy and have a massive impact on our customers' lives and Monzo's success. What you'll be working on Leading a cross-functional team to develop and deliver a product strategy for the next phase of growth for our investment products, including building a deep understanding of customer needs and market opportunities, and defining how we'll differentiate ourselves Collaborate with and influence key stakeholders across the organisation, including the wider product teams, company leadership, finance, marketing, compliance, legal, regulatory affairs Balance work to create long-term growth, and work to hit short-term growth targets Understanding key customer pain points and problems, ensuring the team has clear goals and objectives, and enabling the team to make decisions quickly. Helping define and construct a long term product strategy for our Investment products. Identifying and deeply understanding customers needs to build products that solve real problems. Instilling a test and learn mentality across your team and the broader product organisation and using data to prioritise and measure impact. Working closely with data, design, research, marketing and engineering to support and inspire your team. You should apply if: You have experience working on a consumer-facing financial technology product in a in a fast growing company You've got extensive experience of shipping successful, customer-centric digital products in a fast growing company You have the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences, and in a structured way You have the urge and resilience to challenge the status quo and make things better You can systematically break down and then solve complex problems (for customers and the business) You're comfortable with numbers, can ground your thinking in analysis, can identify key metrics and their drivers and evaluate the success of your work You hone in on the highest leverage thing to work on, both for the product and your own time You make good decisions in complex situations where there's often no "right answer" You're full of novel ideas and creative solutions, and able to tease them out of others too You're able to motivate, energise and inspire people towards a common goal You can work effectively with a diverse range of people and working styles to get stuff done, and are able to thoughtfully and constructively challenge and influence the people you work with You're able to quickly build trust and manage disagreement You're excited by the ambition of what we're doing at Monzo and personal finance in general You're a fast learner, humble and curious, and enjoy developing yourself and others The interview process: Our interview process involves 4 main stages: Initial call with hiring manager Experience Loop consisting of x3 interviews. This includes a Case Study, Project Walkthrough and a Values interview Final chat with a senior leader at Monzo Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas This role can be based in our London office, but we're open to distributed working within the UK (with ad hoc meetings in London) We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here The closing date for this job advert will be on the 17th May so please be sure to apply as soon as possible if you're interested Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: Voluntary . And we've included a "prefer not to say" option for every question. It'd be helpful if you still fill out the survey even if you choose "prefer not to say" for every question, as it's useful for us to understand & record this. We won't know if you choose to fill this survey in or not. Anonymous to Monzo . We can't tie your responses to you and they won't make a difference to the outcome of your application. We'll only use grouped responses for equal opportunities monitoring in our hiring process. By filling out this survey, you agree that we can use your responses for the purposes we've mentioned above. 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The Planet Group have recently been engaged by global Fintech organisation to secure an interim Head of Finance on an initial contract basis. (Inside IR35) PAYE. This role will be based out of London offering Hybrid working. Job Summary: We are actively seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Finance Systems team sitting within our Finance Transformation division. Reporting to the Finance Transformation Director the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Finance systems are operating effectively, providing value to stakeholders, whilst maintaining controls. This individual will be responsible for managing a team of four to implement and maintain IT General Controls and manage system releases, complete security audits and improve finance business processes in our systems. This will be a hands-on-role with a key focus on ensuring our systems are efficient and effective. There will be lots of opportunities to learn and for this remit to grow as our system landscape evolves and Finance Transformation projects are delivered. This role would be ideal for someone that has worked in a finance department with the ability to understand systems that solve business problems. Day to Day Responsibilities: Manage third party finance systems, including Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive, Coupa, Dell Boomi, Longview and Navan. For the systems above, you will be managing the delivery of security audits, access management, release management, and key rotation. Partner with the Finance team to improve existing systems and processes. Be the ambassador of change, able to challenge existing practices with the aim to establish new processes based on the Finance priorities and Transformation objectives. Work alongside the Finance Transformation team during new system implementations to ensure the support model post-go live is fit for purpose. Creating detailed project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and reporting on progress to governance forums. Implement, document and own the IT General Controls across the finance systems to ensure a robust control environment across our critical business system. Liaise with the auditors to ensure effective and timely delivery of the audit evidence/support during year-end audits. Manage a team of four system specialists. What will you bring to the role? Strong knowledge of Finance systems. Having led or been part of an implementation of Workday Financials and managed the system once live is a must. Experience with controllership, purchase-to-pay, budgeting and forecasting, HR Information Systems, middleware, tax and travel systems is a must. Experience with Workday Adaptive, Workday HCM, Coupa, Dell Boomi, Longview and Navan is preferred. Experience with reviewing system configuration before moving changes to production. Able to manage and prioritise the work of a team across multiple systems. Own the roadmap of change and implementation for the team while periodic and BAU tasks continue. Owning the incident management across all Finance systems, be the first point of contact. Experienced in finance transformation projects/ programmes where you are implementing systems and improving processes through process re-engineering. Strong understanding of ITGCs, including how to set these up in the systems listed previously and provide evidence of their effectiveness. Understanding of best practice finance processes. Strong experience in educating stakeholders regarding finance related processes and how they translate to wider business impacts. Good understanding of how Accounting processes should work to ensure they are efficient and controlled. Able to act as a project manager to develop project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and then execute a project across functions. Good understanding of systems and integration approaches. Excellent at communicating with senior stakeholders and team members to identify issues and propose solutions. Able to identify problems, define the root cause, determine the solution and propose the solution. Able to translate technical expertise into solutions and process guidance to implement improvements or address user issues. Able to map processes, outlining risks and controls. Experienced in data analysis, data manipulation and reporting. Experience in managing system budgets and exercising cost containment/ cost reduction Please apply in the first instance or contact Ryan Deeble for more details. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a data controller . This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you in line with GDPR guidelines. Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website.
May 03, 2024
Contractor
The Planet Group have recently been engaged by global Fintech organisation to secure an interim Head of Finance on an initial contract basis. (Inside IR35) PAYE. This role will be based out of London offering Hybrid working. Job Summary: We are actively seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Finance Systems team sitting within our Finance Transformation division. Reporting to the Finance Transformation Director the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Finance systems are operating effectively, providing value to stakeholders, whilst maintaining controls. This individual will be responsible for managing a team of four to implement and maintain IT General Controls and manage system releases, complete security audits and improve finance business processes in our systems. This will be a hands-on-role with a key focus on ensuring our systems are efficient and effective. There will be lots of opportunities to learn and for this remit to grow as our system landscape evolves and Finance Transformation projects are delivered. This role would be ideal for someone that has worked in a finance department with the ability to understand systems that solve business problems. Day to Day Responsibilities: Manage third party finance systems, including Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive, Coupa, Dell Boomi, Longview and Navan. For the systems above, you will be managing the delivery of security audits, access management, release management, and key rotation. Partner with the Finance team to improve existing systems and processes. Be the ambassador of change, able to challenge existing practices with the aim to establish new processes based on the Finance priorities and Transformation objectives. Work alongside the Finance Transformation team during new system implementations to ensure the support model post-go live is fit for purpose. Creating detailed project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and reporting on progress to governance forums. Implement, document and own the IT General Controls across the finance systems to ensure a robust control environment across our critical business system. Liaise with the auditors to ensure effective and timely delivery of the audit evidence/support during year-end audits. Manage a team of four system specialists. What will you bring to the role? Strong knowledge of Finance systems. Having led or been part of an implementation of Workday Financials and managed the system once live is a must. Experience with controllership, purchase-to-pay, budgeting and forecasting, HR Information Systems, middleware, tax and travel systems is a must. Experience with Workday Adaptive, Workday HCM, Coupa, Dell Boomi, Longview and Navan is preferred. Experience with reviewing system configuration before moving changes to production. Able to manage and prioritise the work of a team across multiple systems. Own the roadmap of change and implementation for the team while periodic and BAU tasks continue. Owning the incident management across all Finance systems, be the first point of contact. Experienced in finance transformation projects/ programmes where you are implementing systems and improving processes through process re-engineering. Strong understanding of ITGCs, including how to set these up in the systems listed previously and provide evidence of their effectiveness. Understanding of best practice finance processes. Strong experience in educating stakeholders regarding finance related processes and how they translate to wider business impacts. Good understanding of how Accounting processes should work to ensure they are efficient and controlled. Able to act as a project manager to develop project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and then execute a project across functions. Good understanding of systems and integration approaches. Excellent at communicating with senior stakeholders and team members to identify issues and propose solutions. Able to identify problems, define the root cause, determine the solution and propose the solution. Able to translate technical expertise into solutions and process guidance to implement improvements or address user issues. Able to map processes, outlining risks and controls. Experienced in data analysis, data manipulation and reporting. Experience in managing system budgets and exercising cost containment/ cost reduction Please apply in the first instance or contact Ryan Deeble for more details. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a data controller . This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you in line with GDPR guidelines. Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website.
Human Resources People Partner page is loaded Human Resources People Partner Apply locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-17134 Human Resources People Partner At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. It's an exciting time to be a part of Direct Line Group; we call it 'DLG 2.0'! With the arrival of our new Group CEO, we're going to see a refreshed strategy and lots of change and transformation in 2024. We have ambitious plans to revolutionise insurance again - with meaningful changes to how we service the people who matter, our customers. And our CEO and Group Executive Committee (ExCo) truly believe that HR are imperative to help drive and embed this. From Recruitment to Learning and Development, Payroll to Rewards and Benefits, across Culture and People Partnering, HR is pivotal in moving the organisation forward. We are recruiting for several HR People Partners at different levels to join our existing People Partner and Organisational Effectiveness team. As a HR People Partner, you will be central to the strategic people and transformation agenda, partnering with ExCo and Senior Leaders to provide strategic counsel and diagnose current and future workforce needs and co-create solutions. These are broad roles with a remit covering organisational design and people change activity, strategic talent management and leadership capability building. What you'll be doing: As a HR People Partner, you will partner with Group Executive Committee (ExCo) members and their leadership teams to diagnose current and future workforce needs and opportunities and proactively co-create solutions with colleagues from across HR and other business stakeholders. These are broad and critical roles within the organisation, within which you will provide strategic counsel, challenge and insight to stakeholders and with a remit including transformation and organisational design, strategic talent management and being involved in projects working closely with our HR Change Hub and HR CoE's. More specifically: Strategic Advisor : Developing an intimate understanding of the key strategic business goals, challenges and opportunities and the different commercial and people levers that influence them. You will be naturally curious, able to think holistically to connect different moving parts and be comfortable providing advice and constructive challenge to Senior leaders. You will also play a key role in leading the Talent and Leadership agenda across the business, in service of the wider Future Skills and Talent strategies. Influential Storyteller : You will work across HR and the business to influence and input into key decisions through clear communication and relationship building. You'll proactively share business knowledge and insight with HR colleagues, and actively support in shaping and embedding BAU HR activity across business areas. Data-Driven Problem Solver : You will solve problems through the interpretation and manipulation of data and be able to build compelling and credible narratives using various data points. Organisation Design: You will deliver future-focussed organisation designs which enable diversity, future skills, and capability to be built and talent developed, always with the customer in mind. Independent Voice: You will navigate between the needs of ExCo and the overall needs of HR and the business, maintaining an independent perspective to ensure all decisions are aligned to key strategic priorities and business need. You will act as the gatekeeper of all change activity, leading initial discussions with business stakeholders to shape change proposals and associated activity. You will provoke thought, challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure all viable options have been considered. Trusted Coach: People Partners have a unique position at the intersection of strategy, organisation, and talent; a key element of the role is giving advice and coaching to critical stakeholders. Working with ExCo, you will identify the development needs of senior leaders in business areas and will work with the Head of Talent and Leadership to agree individual and team solutions and build development plans. What we're looking for Previous HR Business Partnering experience with experience of organisational design and strategic talent management. Experience of partnering and advising at ExCo/Senior Leadership-level on strategic people activity. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. Collaborative and curious, with the ability to operate strategically and translate concepts and ideas into delivery and execution. Comfortable with a range of data, and able to translate different data points into compelling, relevant and meaningful narratives to influence and have impact. Good business and commercial acumen with a strong organisational awareness and interest in understanding how the organisation operates and trades. Ways of Working Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. The perfect blend between connection and flexibility combining the best parts of home and office working. Most of our People Partners spend circa 2 days a week in our central London office, near Monument and Bank Station. For more information about our flexible working approach click here . B enefits We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role: Generous 9% employer pension. Regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not, DLG pay 9% into your pension (but you can take this as cash if you want!) Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 10% Generous holidays - 25 days annual leave to start with (excluding the bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling upto 5 days each year! 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Life at DLG Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work. We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you! Collectively we help every business within our group aim higher. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder to stand out in the market, we want to be an insurance company of the future. And with so many areas to choose from, your ambitions are welcome here. See your opportunity to start a career that's varied, distinct and exciting. Visit Similar Jobs (1) Strategic Senior People Partner locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago With well-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill and Green Flag, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading general insurers. We've been helping people carry on with their lives since the 1980s, giving them the peace of mind to focus on the future. After 40 years of innovation we're still leading the way, providing evolving products and services that are just what people need. Our business is full of talented individuals, each bringing their own strengths, skills and ideas. We work together, to be brilliant for millions of customers every single day. Join us, in a career that empowers you to be the best you can be - and to be yourself. Your input matters here. So, whatever you do, we'll encourage you to own it. To spot opportunities, speak out and make things happen. Our vision is for a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good. And you can help us make that a reality. Because when we work together, we can all achieve great things. Together, we're one of a kind.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Human Resources People Partner page is loaded Human Resources People Partner Apply locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-17134 Human Resources People Partner At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. It's an exciting time to be a part of Direct Line Group; we call it 'DLG 2.0'! With the arrival of our new Group CEO, we're going to see a refreshed strategy and lots of change and transformation in 2024. We have ambitious plans to revolutionise insurance again - with meaningful changes to how we service the people who matter, our customers. And our CEO and Group Executive Committee (ExCo) truly believe that HR are imperative to help drive and embed this. From Recruitment to Learning and Development, Payroll to Rewards and Benefits, across Culture and People Partnering, HR is pivotal in moving the organisation forward. We are recruiting for several HR People Partners at different levels to join our existing People Partner and Organisational Effectiveness team. As a HR People Partner, you will be central to the strategic people and transformation agenda, partnering with ExCo and Senior Leaders to provide strategic counsel and diagnose current and future workforce needs and co-create solutions. These are broad roles with a remit covering organisational design and people change activity, strategic talent management and leadership capability building. What you'll be doing: As a HR People Partner, you will partner with Group Executive Committee (ExCo) members and their leadership teams to diagnose current and future workforce needs and opportunities and proactively co-create solutions with colleagues from across HR and other business stakeholders. These are broad and critical roles within the organisation, within which you will provide strategic counsel, challenge and insight to stakeholders and with a remit including transformation and organisational design, strategic talent management and being involved in projects working closely with our HR Change Hub and HR CoE's. More specifically: Strategic Advisor : Developing an intimate understanding of the key strategic business goals, challenges and opportunities and the different commercial and people levers that influence them. You will be naturally curious, able to think holistically to connect different moving parts and be comfortable providing advice and constructive challenge to Senior leaders. You will also play a key role in leading the Talent and Leadership agenda across the business, in service of the wider Future Skills and Talent strategies. Influential Storyteller : You will work across HR and the business to influence and input into key decisions through clear communication and relationship building. You'll proactively share business knowledge and insight with HR colleagues, and actively support in shaping and embedding BAU HR activity across business areas. Data-Driven Problem Solver : You will solve problems through the interpretation and manipulation of data and be able to build compelling and credible narratives using various data points. Organisation Design: You will deliver future-focussed organisation designs which enable diversity, future skills, and capability to be built and talent developed, always with the customer in mind. Independent Voice: You will navigate between the needs of ExCo and the overall needs of HR and the business, maintaining an independent perspective to ensure all decisions are aligned to key strategic priorities and business need. You will act as the gatekeeper of all change activity, leading initial discussions with business stakeholders to shape change proposals and associated activity. You will provoke thought, challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure all viable options have been considered. Trusted Coach: People Partners have a unique position at the intersection of strategy, organisation, and talent; a key element of the role is giving advice and coaching to critical stakeholders. Working with ExCo, you will identify the development needs of senior leaders in business areas and will work with the Head of Talent and Leadership to agree individual and team solutions and build development plans. What we're looking for Previous HR Business Partnering experience with experience of organisational design and strategic talent management. Experience of partnering and advising at ExCo/Senior Leadership-level on strategic people activity. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. Collaborative and curious, with the ability to operate strategically and translate concepts and ideas into delivery and execution. Comfortable with a range of data, and able to translate different data points into compelling, relevant and meaningful narratives to influence and have impact. Good business and commercial acumen with a strong organisational awareness and interest in understanding how the organisation operates and trades. Ways of Working Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. The perfect blend between connection and flexibility combining the best parts of home and office working. Most of our People Partners spend circa 2 days a week in our central London office, near Monument and Bank Station. For more information about our flexible working approach click here . B enefits We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role: Generous 9% employer pension. Regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not, DLG pay 9% into your pension (but you can take this as cash if you want!) Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 10% Generous holidays - 25 days annual leave to start with (excluding the bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling upto 5 days each year! 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Life at DLG Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work. We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you! Collectively we help every business within our group aim higher. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder to stand out in the market, we want to be an insurance company of the future. And with so many areas to choose from, your ambitions are welcome here. See your opportunity to start a career that's varied, distinct and exciting. Visit Similar Jobs (1) Strategic Senior People Partner locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago With well-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill and Green Flag, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading general insurers. We've been helping people carry on with their lives since the 1980s, giving them the peace of mind to focus on the future. After 40 years of innovation we're still leading the way, providing evolving products and services that are just what people need. Our business is full of talented individuals, each bringing their own strengths, skills and ideas. We work together, to be brilliant for millions of customers every single day. Join us, in a career that empowers you to be the best you can be - and to be yourself. Your input matters here. So, whatever you do, we'll encourage you to own it. To spot opportunities, speak out and make things happen. Our vision is for a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good. And you can help us make that a reality. Because when we work together, we can all achieve great things. Together, we're one of a kind.
Job Introduction We're now seeking an Employment Tax Manager to join the BBC Tax team. This is a permanent role, based in London and with some flexibility, ie hybrid working. This role sits in Group Tax and reports to the Employment Tax finance business partner, alongside five finance business partners, who manage corporate tax, VAT, employment taxes and expatriate taxes; three accountants who complete the UK VAT and corporate tax compliance; and a trainee. The BBC offers a complex and dynamic environment that provides excellent technical development through exposure to a wide range of issues and interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally Main Responsibilities As an Employment Tax Manager you will: provide advice and support relating to the employment tax (ET) issues of our UK and overseas businesses; support the UK businesses with HMRC reviews; assist in developing our relationship with HMRC; provide updates and recommendations to the business, including HR and Payroll on new ET legislation; work with Reward on the annual flexible benefits scheme; support the employment status process provide employment tax input to wider initiatives including Senior Accounting Officer requirements provide technical review and analysis of annual ET filings including the PSAs and forms P11D, as well as looking at innovative solutions to expedite the processes; work closely with colleagues to drive business performance via the provision of objective advice, insight and challenge. continually evaluate ways in which existing Employment Tax process across the BBC group can be further aligned, improved, automated and efficiencies created ensure effective governance, risk management and internal compliance processes and controls are in place support the development and implementation of all financial policies and procedures ensuring that these contain appropriate methodologies, internal controls and processes. facilitate self-development by identifying and meeting own skill development needs. facilitate a collaborative working environment by the sharing of information and collaboration on decision making Are you the right candidate? This role will suit a person with good analytical and communication skills, who takes a methodical approach, with an eye for detail. You should be able to multi-task and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines together with building relationships and trust within the organisation, working effectively as part of a diverse team. You should be able to deal with ambiguity, imprecise or incomplete data and other people's time constraints in requesting information and delivering practical advice. A tax qualification (ie ACA, ATT, CTA or equivalent), is required and in-house experience is desirable but not essential. Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London based role with some flexibility - i.e. hybrid working Job Title: In-house title is Finance Business Analyst Salary: £50,000 to £55,000pa (plus London Weighting £5,164), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days annual leave (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction We're now seeking an Employment Tax Manager to join the BBC Tax team. This is a permanent role, based in London and with some flexibility, ie hybrid working. This role sits in Group Tax and reports to the Employment Tax finance business partner, alongside five finance business partners, who manage corporate tax, VAT, employment taxes and expatriate taxes; three accountants who complete the UK VAT and corporate tax compliance; and a trainee. The BBC offers a complex and dynamic environment that provides excellent technical development through exposure to a wide range of issues and interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally Main Responsibilities As an Employment Tax Manager you will: provide advice and support relating to the employment tax (ET) issues of our UK and overseas businesses; support the UK businesses with HMRC reviews; assist in developing our relationship with HMRC; provide updates and recommendations to the business, including HR and Payroll on new ET legislation; work with Reward on the annual flexible benefits scheme; support the employment status process provide employment tax input to wider initiatives including Senior Accounting Officer requirements provide technical review and analysis of annual ET filings including the PSAs and forms P11D, as well as looking at innovative solutions to expedite the processes; work closely with colleagues to drive business performance via the provision of objective advice, insight and challenge. continually evaluate ways in which existing Employment Tax process across the BBC group can be further aligned, improved, automated and efficiencies created ensure effective governance, risk management and internal compliance processes and controls are in place support the development and implementation of all financial policies and procedures ensuring that these contain appropriate methodologies, internal controls and processes. facilitate self-development by identifying and meeting own skill development needs. facilitate a collaborative working environment by the sharing of information and collaboration on decision making Are you the right candidate? This role will suit a person with good analytical and communication skills, who takes a methodical approach, with an eye for detail. You should be able to multi-task and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines together with building relationships and trust within the organisation, working effectively as part of a diverse team. You should be able to deal with ambiguity, imprecise or incomplete data and other people's time constraints in requesting information and delivering practical advice. A tax qualification (ie ACA, ATT, CTA or equivalent), is required and in-house experience is desirable but not essential. Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London based role with some flexibility - i.e. hybrid working Job Title: In-house title is Finance Business Analyst Salary: £50,000 to £55,000pa (plus London Weighting £5,164), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days annual leave (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to 'empower people to save and invest with confidence'. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role HL is at an exciting time of its evolution as the UK's leading wealth provider, the business has committed a significant investment in transforming the digital platforms, operational efficiency and improving the client journeys and product offerings. This will involve working with our existing and many new suppliers to drive change and innovation, where we are front and centre to deliver. Your personal impact will be working across the business areas to challenge the business to create the category plan and execute sourcing activities to capture value, then managing the suppliers to ensure the value is secured and new opportunities for costs saving or innovation are exploited. The role entails full lifecycle responsibilities for working within a supplier category from establishing the category plan, ensuring the business and technology roadmap alignment, market evaluation and negotiation, through to contract signature to establish the value. Then sustaining the value through on boarding the supplier and actively managing the suppliers through to a safe exit and off boarding. What you'll be doing As a Category Manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, you will be responsible for Procurement activities supporting all areas of the defined business area. The role will support critical element of the business transformation, including the full supplier lifecycle management from selection, commercial negotiation, contracting to in life supplier management for the assigned business area, owning the strategy and contact for your Procurement activities. A key part of the role is to deliver the sustainable savings target for the financial year, managing the risk, performance and governance for suppliers and ensuring that all activities align to our ESG plan. Category Management - establish and maintain category plans aligned with business and technology strategy to create commercial value, ensure resilience, risk, and meet technology roadmap and demand commitments. Sourcing - building on the category plans, create and execute the sourcing strategy, lead on end-to-end sourcing activity; including market assessments, complex supplier negotiations and implement contract agreements. This role will negotiate the contract and support onboarding the supplier through a robust due diligence process to ensure the supplier meets the HL standards and policies as well as delivering commercial value, ensuring the savings targets for P&L and strategic spend are met. Structuring the commercial agreements to ensure the contracts deliver through the contract term and protect HL post contract for price rises. Managing the protection of HL brand and driving value from any marketing or publicity throughout the contract term. Supplier Management - establishing a robust governance framework to manage the relationship to deliver contract obligations of both parties. Measuring performance and risk, while ensuring commercial value and governance is delivered throughout the contract lifecycle, protecting, and maximising the HL brand. About you Experience working across the business working with senior stakeholders to build category plans, with the ability to establish credibility and drive costs savings, supplier resilience and deliver supplier governance to mitigate risk and deliver performance. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with experience in leading high value, complex Confident to challenge constructively the business areas with new ways of working, technology and processes to secure sustainable savings and value. Comfortable in coaching and mentoring Contract Managers to ensure the level of commercial value is enhanced to secure greater value across the complete supplier lifecycle. Experience working in a technology business, knowledgeable of cloud, AI and automation technology, the benefits, constraint, risks, and issues, able to identify and mitigate through strategy and commercial negotiation. Knowledge and credibility across various technologies, innovative by nature, inquisitive with the ability to confidently challenge and influence stakeholders. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with experience in leading high value, complex negotiations, including outsourcing and offshoring activities. Knowledge of regulatory landscape in a Financial Services environment Understanding of EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing Good data analytics skills with the ability to understand financial, economic, risk and contractual data and to consolidate into easy-to-read documents and presentations. Interview process 2 stages including a presentation and a psychometric assessment. Working Schedule This role is based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why Us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday (during annual enrolment window, if eligible depending on start date) Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities Inhouse barista & deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 03, 2024
Full time
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to 'empower people to save and invest with confidence'. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role HL is at an exciting time of its evolution as the UK's leading wealth provider, the business has committed a significant investment in transforming the digital platforms, operational efficiency and improving the client journeys and product offerings. This will involve working with our existing and many new suppliers to drive change and innovation, where we are front and centre to deliver. Your personal impact will be working across the business areas to challenge the business to create the category plan and execute sourcing activities to capture value, then managing the suppliers to ensure the value is secured and new opportunities for costs saving or innovation are exploited. The role entails full lifecycle responsibilities for working within a supplier category from establishing the category plan, ensuring the business and technology roadmap alignment, market evaluation and negotiation, through to contract signature to establish the value. Then sustaining the value through on boarding the supplier and actively managing the suppliers through to a safe exit and off boarding. What you'll be doing As a Category Manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, you will be responsible for Procurement activities supporting all areas of the defined business area. The role will support critical element of the business transformation, including the full supplier lifecycle management from selection, commercial negotiation, contracting to in life supplier management for the assigned business area, owning the strategy and contact for your Procurement activities. A key part of the role is to deliver the sustainable savings target for the financial year, managing the risk, performance and governance for suppliers and ensuring that all activities align to our ESG plan. Category Management - establish and maintain category plans aligned with business and technology strategy to create commercial value, ensure resilience, risk, and meet technology roadmap and demand commitments. Sourcing - building on the category plans, create and execute the sourcing strategy, lead on end-to-end sourcing activity; including market assessments, complex supplier negotiations and implement contract agreements. This role will negotiate the contract and support onboarding the supplier through a robust due diligence process to ensure the supplier meets the HL standards and policies as well as delivering commercial value, ensuring the savings targets for P&L and strategic spend are met. Structuring the commercial agreements to ensure the contracts deliver through the contract term and protect HL post contract for price rises. Managing the protection of HL brand and driving value from any marketing or publicity throughout the contract term. Supplier Management - establishing a robust governance framework to manage the relationship to deliver contract obligations of both parties. Measuring performance and risk, while ensuring commercial value and governance is delivered throughout the contract lifecycle, protecting, and maximising the HL brand. About you Experience working across the business working with senior stakeholders to build category plans, with the ability to establish credibility and drive costs savings, supplier resilience and deliver supplier governance to mitigate risk and deliver performance. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with experience in leading high value, complex Confident to challenge constructively the business areas with new ways of working, technology and processes to secure sustainable savings and value. Comfortable in coaching and mentoring Contract Managers to ensure the level of commercial value is enhanced to secure greater value across the complete supplier lifecycle. Experience working in a technology business, knowledgeable of cloud, AI and automation technology, the benefits, constraint, risks, and issues, able to identify and mitigate through strategy and commercial negotiation. Knowledge and credibility across various technologies, innovative by nature, inquisitive with the ability to confidently challenge and influence stakeholders. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with experience in leading high value, complex negotiations, including outsourcing and offshoring activities. Knowledge of regulatory landscape in a Financial Services environment Understanding of EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing Good data analytics skills with the ability to understand financial, economic, risk and contractual data and to consolidate into easy-to-read documents and presentations. Interview process 2 stages including a presentation and a psychometric assessment. Working Schedule This role is based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why Us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday (during annual enrolment window, if eligible depending on start date) Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities Inhouse barista & deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates. JBRP1_UKTJ