Why join our client? This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to make their mark within a growing manufacturing business who are the leaders in their field. They are all passionate in what they do and you will have your voice heard and will be pivotal in making commercial decisions. They are a flexible organisation that offer excellent career opportunities and a number of additional perks. How you'll make an impact As a Management Accountant you will be reporting directly into the Finance Director. You will be producing detailed end to end Management Accounts for the group, providing commentary and discussing them at board meetings. Within the pack you will be providing reports on analysis work such as sales, inventory, costs. KPI's etc. This is a commercial role where you will be partnering at various levels across the business where you will be forming pivotal relationships. The reports will require experience in building financial models and you will be using power BI. The company is massively growing so you will have the opportunity to get involved in various projects and progress into a Financial Controller role in the future. Why we're excited about you Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant who has produced the management accounts board pack and presented this to the board Qualified Accountant Management Accounts/finance business partnering/financial modelling experience What you need to do now: If this role sounds like it has been written for you or you would like a confidential chat to discuss your career search then please contact Lucy on or click on apply. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Why join our client? This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to make their mark within a growing manufacturing business who are the leaders in their field. They are all passionate in what they do and you will have your voice heard and will be pivotal in making commercial decisions. They are a flexible organisation that offer excellent career opportunities and a number of additional perks. How you'll make an impact As a Management Accountant you will be reporting directly into the Finance Director. You will be producing detailed end to end Management Accounts for the group, providing commentary and discussing them at board meetings. Within the pack you will be providing reports on analysis work such as sales, inventory, costs. KPI's etc. This is a commercial role where you will be partnering at various levels across the business where you will be forming pivotal relationships. The reports will require experience in building financial models and you will be using power BI. The company is massively growing so you will have the opportunity to get involved in various projects and progress into a Financial Controller role in the future. Why we're excited about you Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant who has produced the management accounts board pack and presented this to the board Qualified Accountant Management Accounts/finance business partnering/financial modelling experience What you need to do now: If this role sounds like it has been written for you or you would like a confidential chat to discuss your career search then please contact Lucy on or click on apply. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist - Offers Team Someone who loves to code and get their hands dirty with raw data. It doesn't really matter whether people call you an Engineer, Physicist or Mathematician, what matters to us is that you are a curious and continuous learner with a hunger to achieve the very best in what you do. About us Fast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities - making their business and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca, we do just that. We help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes. We've already made several billion in funding available to over 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses. We'll get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cutting-edge technology, data science and a 5-star customer service. Our culture We're expanding fast across our offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth, we're looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects, knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses. Your mission Our Data Scientists develop cutting edge algorithms using statistical modelling and machine learning techniques. Using Python (Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn) they work in a fast-paced, collaborative and dynamic environment to produce data driven solutions, which will have significant business impact. Our Offers team is responsible for optimising the types of loan offers we make to customers, whilst providing a seamless UX for customers to view and accept their offer. As a Senior Data Scientist joining the Offers team, your primary focus is to figure out the offer terms (e.g. pricing, amounts) we should be making to customers, to maximise offer take-up and value to iwoca. You will look at observational data, identify hypotheses for possible unknown relationships, figure out the commercial relevance of these hypotheses, and design and implement tests to test these. Requirements We look for people who are smart, humble, motivated and who are always looking to improve. Ideally you'll have: Strong numerate background, e.g. in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar. Must have a background in Probability & Statistics. Programming experience: Python, Java, C/C++ or similar. Experience with Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, R, Matlab, and/or SQL Ability to dive deep into the business context and translate data into actionable insights Self-starter with ability to work autonomously in an unstructured environment. Demonstrable experience using machine learning techniques. Experience with Bayesian analysis preferred. Knowledge of computer-science fundamentals. We expect to pay from £70,000 to £100,000 for this role. But, we're open-minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and regularly remunerate staff for their increasing value to our business. At iwoca, we prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. You'll have access to ample opportunities for skill-building, mentorship, and career progression, and can decide your career path, focusing on frontend, branching into full-stack, or developing your skills in project and people leadership. We value thought and skill diversity, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services. Our friendly and inclusive environment, combined with our flexible work policies, ensures that you'll have the perfect balance between work and life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. Our benefits We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work: Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain and further afield Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices We offer a wide range of benefits: Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill Share options Generous maternity and paternity leave A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money Paid volunteering day to support your chosen charity Extra leave if you want to travel or study One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years Cycle-to-work scheme Electric car scheme And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers Access to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to code For more information: iwoca benefits & policies: coda.io/d/iwoca-benefits-policies Interview welcome pack: coda.io/d/iwoca-interview-welcome-pack
May 05, 2024
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist - Offers Team Someone who loves to code and get their hands dirty with raw data. It doesn't really matter whether people call you an Engineer, Physicist or Mathematician, what matters to us is that you are a curious and continuous learner with a hunger to achieve the very best in what you do. About us Fast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities - making their business and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca, we do just that. We help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes. We've already made several billion in funding available to over 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses. We'll get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cutting-edge technology, data science and a 5-star customer service. Our culture We're expanding fast across our offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth, we're looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects, knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses. Your mission Our Data Scientists develop cutting edge algorithms using statistical modelling and machine learning techniques. Using Python (Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn) they work in a fast-paced, collaborative and dynamic environment to produce data driven solutions, which will have significant business impact. Our Offers team is responsible for optimising the types of loan offers we make to customers, whilst providing a seamless UX for customers to view and accept their offer. As a Senior Data Scientist joining the Offers team, your primary focus is to figure out the offer terms (e.g. pricing, amounts) we should be making to customers, to maximise offer take-up and value to iwoca. You will look at observational data, identify hypotheses for possible unknown relationships, figure out the commercial relevance of these hypotheses, and design and implement tests to test these. Requirements We look for people who are smart, humble, motivated and who are always looking to improve. Ideally you'll have: Strong numerate background, e.g. in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar. Must have a background in Probability & Statistics. Programming experience: Python, Java, C/C++ or similar. Experience with Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, R, Matlab, and/or SQL Ability to dive deep into the business context and translate data into actionable insights Self-starter with ability to work autonomously in an unstructured environment. Demonstrable experience using machine learning techniques. Experience with Bayesian analysis preferred. Knowledge of computer-science fundamentals. We expect to pay from £70,000 to £100,000 for this role. But, we're open-minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and regularly remunerate staff for their increasing value to our business. At iwoca, we prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. You'll have access to ample opportunities for skill-building, mentorship, and career progression, and can decide your career path, focusing on frontend, branching into full-stack, or developing your skills in project and people leadership. We value thought and skill diversity, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services. Our friendly and inclusive environment, combined with our flexible work policies, ensures that you'll have the perfect balance between work and life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. Our benefits We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work: Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain and further afield Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices We offer a wide range of benefits: Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill Share options Generous maternity and paternity leave A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money Paid volunteering day to support your chosen charity Extra leave if you want to travel or study One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years Cycle-to-work scheme Electric car scheme And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers Access to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to code For more information: iwoca benefits & policies: coda.io/d/iwoca-benefits-policies Interview welcome pack: coda.io/d/iwoca-interview-welcome-pack
Insurance Operations Manager - (Marine, Aviation, Construction - Global Broking Centre) Are you an Operations Manager with experience in the Insurance Market? If yes, come and join our dynamic team at Aon, supporting our Marine Aviation and Construction wholesale teams. This a hybrid role with teams based in London & Chelmsford, and flexibility to work in the office and virtually at home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Supporting the Operation Leader, in designing & delivering on process improvements, through to running small projects and participating in global change programmes, no day looks the same Reporting to the Operations Leader / Senior Operations Manager, you will interact with different stakeholders across the Wholesale & Specialist business and other functions, such as Aon Business Services, that support Global Broking center How this opportunity is different This is a key role for one of our largest business units, collaborating with colleagues across Operations, global broking, commercial risk, and the wider Aon business to develop & deliver new practices - be it system, process, policy or controls. This is to support core business strategies and drive business improvements. Skills and experience that will lead to success Ability to develop strong relationships quickly, influence key stakeholders, work cross-functionally and autonomously. Lead measurement & reporting of key KPI's, and bring in structure, discipline across broking, client service, and outsourced partner teams Support improvement of client & colleague outcomes through pro-actively spotting KPI trends & escalate to Operations leader & broking leaders where relevant Communication skills - both written and verbal. Ability to summarize complex solutions/concepts into a digestible format. Demonstrated experience in operations, risk management and/or excellence in a professional services environment such as consultancy, financial services, or insurance experience. Proficient Excel & data configuration skills - to be able to utilise data to support recommendations and to drive change initiatives. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Insurance Operations Manager - (Marine, Aviation, Construction - Global Broking Centre) Are you an Operations Manager with experience in the Insurance Market? If yes, come and join our dynamic team at Aon, supporting our Marine Aviation and Construction wholesale teams. This a hybrid role with teams based in London & Chelmsford, and flexibility to work in the office and virtually at home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Supporting the Operation Leader, in designing & delivering on process improvements, through to running small projects and participating in global change programmes, no day looks the same Reporting to the Operations Leader / Senior Operations Manager, you will interact with different stakeholders across the Wholesale & Specialist business and other functions, such as Aon Business Services, that support Global Broking center How this opportunity is different This is a key role for one of our largest business units, collaborating with colleagues across Operations, global broking, commercial risk, and the wider Aon business to develop & deliver new practices - be it system, process, policy or controls. This is to support core business strategies and drive business improvements. Skills and experience that will lead to success Ability to develop strong relationships quickly, influence key stakeholders, work cross-functionally and autonomously. Lead measurement & reporting of key KPI's, and bring in structure, discipline across broking, client service, and outsourced partner teams Support improvement of client & colleague outcomes through pro-actively spotting KPI trends & escalate to Operations leader & broking leaders where relevant Communication skills - both written and verbal. Ability to summarize complex solutions/concepts into a digestible format. Demonstrated experience in operations, risk management and/or excellence in a professional services environment such as consultancy, financial services, or insurance experience. Proficient Excel & data configuration skills - to be able to utilise data to support recommendations and to drive change initiatives. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We're looking for a German Legal Counsel We are the leading and fastest growing Alternative Lender in the German market. A market that is still developing and we are there to shape it. Iwoca has established strong cooperations with the leading banks, financial advisors and platforms in Germany, like Commerzbank and eBay. However, we're still near the start of our journey - our aim is to finance a million small businesses within a decade and so we need more smart, hands-on people to help us reach this goal. We are recruiting a German qualified lawyer on a part-time basis to primarily work with our German business and report to iwoca's Head of Legal. About us Fast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities - making their business and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca, we do just that. We help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes. We've already made several billion in funding available to over 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses. We'll get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cutting-edge technology, data science and a 5-star customer service. Our culture We're expanding fast across our offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth, we're looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects, knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses. Your mission Support and advise teams across the German business, including lending propositions (product development), customer acquisition, customer success, marketing and people ops (HR). Draft, review and negotiate partnership, customer and supplier contracts by providing pragmatic and commercial support identify and implement process improvements to make legal work more efficient, including building out and maintaining templates, playbooks and decision frameworks for our partnership and customer acquisition agreements Improve and maintain the business' policies and procedures relating to GDPR for our key stakeholders - customers, employees and partners Instruct and manage external legal counsel, and manage legal budget with the guidance of the Head of Legal and GM of Germany Support any regulatory matters relating to licensing to lend to and collect from customers in Germany, and ensure our product complies with all elements of German law. Support corporate housekeeping, management of constitutional documents and statutory books, and ongoing filing requirements across our German entities. There will be opportunities for you to: Advise and educate other members of the legal team on areas of your competence through formal and informal training Manage and mentor a German-speaking paralegal through tasks assigned to you Get involved more broadly with the Legal function, including in the UK and Luxembourg and any other jurisdiction in which we may operate Requirements You are an experienced lawyer, qualified in Germany You are fluent in German and English You have experience in: commercial contracts, partnership and broker agreements GDPR and data protection laws, and have been involved in implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance working in an in-house environment, particularly a fintech or finance business You are smart, meaning you: use thoughtful legal analysis to quickly cut through legal and commercial complexity give concrete feedback in a way that facilitates decision-making You are motivated, meaning you: go above and beyond to deliver high quality legal work in line with deadlines curious about all parts of the business and the challenges they face You are humble: no ego, we're in it together you proactively reflect on individual and team performance on a task. understand where gaps exist in legal skills and knowledge and engage external counsel where appropriate. It would be also nice if you: have some knowledge and understanding of lending businesses, and the regulation applying to business lending in Germany have some experience with employment law issues have some experience of working with Luxembourg fund structures appreciate the importance of quantifying legal risk to inform decision-making are willing to work some of the time in one of our offices are interested in growing with our dynamic German business and, in the future, other countries in which we may operate We want to make iwoca a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can confidently be yourself. We understand that inclusivity, and diversity that comes through greater inclusivity, isn't an optional add-on; it's the core ingredient of what makes us great. We care about making iwoca a healthy and happy community for all of our team members to thrive in. Our benefits We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work: Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain and further afield Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices We offer a wide range of benefits: Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill Share options Generous maternity and paternity leave A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money Paid volunteering day to support your chosen charity Extra leave if you want to travel or study One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years Cycle-to-work scheme Electric car scheme And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers Access to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to code For more information: iwoca benefits & policies: coda.io/d/iwoca-benefits-policies
May 05, 2024
Full time
We're looking for a German Legal Counsel We are the leading and fastest growing Alternative Lender in the German market. A market that is still developing and we are there to shape it. Iwoca has established strong cooperations with the leading banks, financial advisors and platforms in Germany, like Commerzbank and eBay. However, we're still near the start of our journey - our aim is to finance a million small businesses within a decade and so we need more smart, hands-on people to help us reach this goal. We are recruiting a German qualified lawyer on a part-time basis to primarily work with our German business and report to iwoca's Head of Legal. About us Fast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities - making their business and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca, we do just that. We help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes. We've already made several billion in funding available to over 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses. We'll get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cutting-edge technology, data science and a 5-star customer service. Our culture We're expanding fast across our offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth, we're looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects, knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses. Your mission Support and advise teams across the German business, including lending propositions (product development), customer acquisition, customer success, marketing and people ops (HR). Draft, review and negotiate partnership, customer and supplier contracts by providing pragmatic and commercial support identify and implement process improvements to make legal work more efficient, including building out and maintaining templates, playbooks and decision frameworks for our partnership and customer acquisition agreements Improve and maintain the business' policies and procedures relating to GDPR for our key stakeholders - customers, employees and partners Instruct and manage external legal counsel, and manage legal budget with the guidance of the Head of Legal and GM of Germany Support any regulatory matters relating to licensing to lend to and collect from customers in Germany, and ensure our product complies with all elements of German law. Support corporate housekeeping, management of constitutional documents and statutory books, and ongoing filing requirements across our German entities. There will be opportunities for you to: Advise and educate other members of the legal team on areas of your competence through formal and informal training Manage and mentor a German-speaking paralegal through tasks assigned to you Get involved more broadly with the Legal function, including in the UK and Luxembourg and any other jurisdiction in which we may operate Requirements You are an experienced lawyer, qualified in Germany You are fluent in German and English You have experience in: commercial contracts, partnership and broker agreements GDPR and data protection laws, and have been involved in implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance working in an in-house environment, particularly a fintech or finance business You are smart, meaning you: use thoughtful legal analysis to quickly cut through legal and commercial complexity give concrete feedback in a way that facilitates decision-making You are motivated, meaning you: go above and beyond to deliver high quality legal work in line with deadlines curious about all parts of the business and the challenges they face You are humble: no ego, we're in it together you proactively reflect on individual and team performance on a task. understand where gaps exist in legal skills and knowledge and engage external counsel where appropriate. It would be also nice if you: have some knowledge and understanding of lending businesses, and the regulation applying to business lending in Germany have some experience with employment law issues have some experience of working with Luxembourg fund structures appreciate the importance of quantifying legal risk to inform decision-making are willing to work some of the time in one of our offices are interested in growing with our dynamic German business and, in the future, other countries in which we may operate We want to make iwoca a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can confidently be yourself. We understand that inclusivity, and diversity that comes through greater inclusivity, isn't an optional add-on; it's the core ingredient of what makes us great. We care about making iwoca a healthy and happy community for all of our team members to thrive in. Our benefits We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work: Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain and further afield Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices We offer a wide range of benefits: Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill Share options Generous maternity and paternity leave A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money Paid volunteering day to support your chosen charity Extra leave if you want to travel or study One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years Cycle-to-work scheme Electric car scheme And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers Access to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to code For more information: iwoca benefits & policies: coda.io/d/iwoca-benefits-policies
Amgueddfa Cymru / Museum Wales
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Closing Date: 24/05/24 Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per year Position Type: Permanent A great opportunity to join Museum Wales Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office minimum About Our Client With the support of Welsh Government, Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has been supporting and engaging with communities within Wales for many years. We believe our current Strategy 2030 represents a step change in how we can contribute to building a better Wales.We have a rich heritage of world famous collections, producing inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions and curating historic buildings and attractions that draw in millions of visitors from across the globe each year. Working alongside prominent partners in the culture and heritage sector, we also have a strong reputation both domestically and internationally.Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has 8 visitor centres spread throughout Wales; Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd - National Museum Cardiff , based in Cardiff City centre. Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru - National Slate Museum based in Llanberis, North Wales. Amgueddfa Wlân Cymru - National Wool Museum based in Llandysul, Carmarthenshire. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau - National Waterfront Museum , based in Swansea. Y Ganolfan Gasgliadau Genedlaethol - National Collections Centre , Based in Cardiff. Sain Ffagan Amgueddfa Werin Cymru - St Fagans National Museum of History , based in Cardiff. Amgueddfa Lleng Rufeinig Cymru - National Roman Legion Museum , based in Caerleon, Newport. Big Pit Amgueddfa Lofaol Cymru - Big Pit National Coal Museum , based in Pontypool, Torfaen. Job Description This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join Museum Wales as a Finance Business Partner - Financial Accounting.Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will: Plan and oversee Financial Accounting services including maintaining private funds records, management of payments and income team (4 staff), administering payments runs and dealing with purchase ledger queries, overseeing bank and cash management services. Prepare annual statutory accounts and audit working papers for Museum (with Head of Finance), trading subsidiary and joint venture. Be part of trading subsidary senior management team, which is responsible for trading subsidiary strategy Support departments in developing commercial/cost recovery income generation As part of the department management team, develop and implement systems and procedures, and ensure good communication with departments across Amgueddfa Cymru. Provide targeted financial advice to heads of department to help meet budgeted requirements, improve performance, and meet goals of the organisation Your Key objectives will be to; Ensure that Financial Accounting services are provided to a high standard, complying with legislation and regulations, and on a timely basis. Produce the Annual statutory accounts for the Museum, Trading Subsidiary and Joint Venture are completed to deadline with a 'clean' audit report. Ensure Finance systems and procedures that are fit for purpose and meet legislative and best practice requirements. Ensure Private Funds records are up-to-date, reconciled and accurate, and reports made on a timely basis. Ensure and produce and maintain accurate financial records for the Joint Venture. Work with the Income Generation Team on initiatives and developed with realistic net income projections The Successful Applicant The knowledge and qualifications you'll need Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIPFA accountant; or Qualified by Experience with extensive relevant experienceKnowledge of computer based financial accounting systemsGood knowledge of Windows-based software packages, including spreadsheets The experience you'll need Extensive experience of preparing final statutory accounts with supporting working papers, including reconciled control accounts, and liasing with auditorsStaff supervisionDeveloping and implementing financial proceduresProviding financial information for and appraising income generation initiativesPreparation of budgets and forecasts and reporting thereon What's on Offer The Museum offers a wide range of benefits.The post holder will have the following benefits; Current Salary - up to £45,500. Annual Leave - 27 days on appointment, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, plus a privilege day at Christmas and 8 bank holidays (for full-time staff) Pension - We operate a Career Average Revalued Earnings occupational pension scheme. 9% Employee contributions, 12.8% Employer contributions. Flexitime - In order to enable staff to meet their work-life balance requirements and help manage their time as effectively as possible, we operate a flexitime system. Hours of work - 35 per week. the role will require you to attend the National Museum Cardiff, 2 days a week minimum. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN409Z
May 04, 2024
Full time
Closing Date: 24/05/24 Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per year Position Type: Permanent A great opportunity to join Museum Wales Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office minimum About Our Client With the support of Welsh Government, Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has been supporting and engaging with communities within Wales for many years. We believe our current Strategy 2030 represents a step change in how we can contribute to building a better Wales.We have a rich heritage of world famous collections, producing inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions and curating historic buildings and attractions that draw in millions of visitors from across the globe each year. Working alongside prominent partners in the culture and heritage sector, we also have a strong reputation both domestically and internationally.Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has 8 visitor centres spread throughout Wales; Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd - National Museum Cardiff , based in Cardiff City centre. Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru - National Slate Museum based in Llanberis, North Wales. Amgueddfa Wlân Cymru - National Wool Museum based in Llandysul, Carmarthenshire. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau - National Waterfront Museum , based in Swansea. Y Ganolfan Gasgliadau Genedlaethol - National Collections Centre , Based in Cardiff. Sain Ffagan Amgueddfa Werin Cymru - St Fagans National Museum of History , based in Cardiff. Amgueddfa Lleng Rufeinig Cymru - National Roman Legion Museum , based in Caerleon, Newport. Big Pit Amgueddfa Lofaol Cymru - Big Pit National Coal Museum , based in Pontypool, Torfaen. Job Description This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join Museum Wales as a Finance Business Partner - Financial Accounting.Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will: Plan and oversee Financial Accounting services including maintaining private funds records, management of payments and income team (4 staff), administering payments runs and dealing with purchase ledger queries, overseeing bank and cash management services. Prepare annual statutory accounts and audit working papers for Museum (with Head of Finance), trading subsidiary and joint venture. Be part of trading subsidary senior management team, which is responsible for trading subsidiary strategy Support departments in developing commercial/cost recovery income generation As part of the department management team, develop and implement systems and procedures, and ensure good communication with departments across Amgueddfa Cymru. Provide targeted financial advice to heads of department to help meet budgeted requirements, improve performance, and meet goals of the organisation Your Key objectives will be to; Ensure that Financial Accounting services are provided to a high standard, complying with legislation and regulations, and on a timely basis. Produce the Annual statutory accounts for the Museum, Trading Subsidiary and Joint Venture are completed to deadline with a 'clean' audit report. Ensure Finance systems and procedures that are fit for purpose and meet legislative and best practice requirements. Ensure Private Funds records are up-to-date, reconciled and accurate, and reports made on a timely basis. Ensure and produce and maintain accurate financial records for the Joint Venture. Work with the Income Generation Team on initiatives and developed with realistic net income projections The Successful Applicant The knowledge and qualifications you'll need Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIPFA accountant; or Qualified by Experience with extensive relevant experienceKnowledge of computer based financial accounting systemsGood knowledge of Windows-based software packages, including spreadsheets The experience you'll need Extensive experience of preparing final statutory accounts with supporting working papers, including reconciled control accounts, and liasing with auditorsStaff supervisionDeveloping and implementing financial proceduresProviding financial information for and appraising income generation initiativesPreparation of budgets and forecasts and reporting thereon What's on Offer The Museum offers a wide range of benefits.The post holder will have the following benefits; Current Salary - up to £45,500. Annual Leave - 27 days on appointment, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, plus a privilege day at Christmas and 8 bank holidays (for full-time staff) Pension - We operate a Career Average Revalued Earnings occupational pension scheme. 9% Employee contributions, 12.8% Employer contributions. Flexitime - In order to enable staff to meet their work-life balance requirements and help manage their time as effectively as possible, we operate a flexitime system. Hours of work - 35 per week. the role will require you to attend the National Museum Cardiff, 2 days a week minimum. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN409Z
Role: Senior Operations Manager Reports into: Head of Operations Location: London Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week) Who we are: Broadwick is a multifaceted international company with headquarters in London who create, develop, own and operate a diverse portfolio of venues, spaces, events and experiences. We believe in redefining spaces and how people experience music, art, culture and recreation by breaking down the traditional barriers. Our history and heritage is deeply rooted in music, building a portfolio of 20 global festivals before selling the portfolio in 2019 to focus on our growing portfolio of venues that includes Printworks London, Depot Mayfield Manchester, The Beams London, Exhibition London and Magazine London. Collectively we strive to push boundaries and disrupt the cultural landscape by combining big thinking, bold ideas and commercial intelligence to produce spaces and experiences for discerning audiences in inspiring locations. Broadwick Spaces is a business within the company that is composed of three divisions: Broadwick Spaces, Broadwick Partner Spaces and Spaces & Stories. The Broadwick Spaces division includes venues we own or lease and host client events as well as music and culture. The Broadwick Partner Spaces includes venues we manage or operate with external partners; they focus on client hires. Spaces & Stories is Broadwick portfolio sales agency. Our team: We are made up of people who are passionate and dedicated to creating incredible spaces for people to enjoy with a lasting impact. We are a tight knit team full of supportive, talented people who are constantly pushing forward to our next new venue or project. What we're looking for: We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Operations Manager who is also a master planner and problem solver. This person needs to be incredibly hands-on and it's important that you are adept at building great relationships as you'll be in day-to-day contact with our fantastic clients. You'll also be responsible for ensuring the event runs in line with the spaces' policies on the day so it's essential you have a strong understanding of health & safety and facilities management best practice. What you'll be responsible for: Operations Ensuring the smooth handover of events from the sales to the operations team. Leading on all logistical planning on allocated events to ensure successful delivery. Leading on all administrative tasks prior to each event and collecting / collating relevant paperwork and information to distribute to all relevant parties in good time. Understanding and implementing the spaces' operational best practice and ensuring these standards are being upheld at all times. Using this to gain quotes from approved suppliers, book staff and brief / manage on the day. Understanding the clients and their suppliers Risk Assessments, Method Statements, schedules, Insurance Certificates and licences to ensure all are in line with the spaces and their requirements. Attending site visits pre-contract where necessary. Producing a post-event report and schedule de-briefs for the internal event team and all relevant suppliers / clients. Delivering the highest level of customer service and being the main onsite contact to manage the running of allocated events. Assisting in creating and developing processes and procedures for use internally, by suppliers and clients to ensure that planning and communication between all parties is smooth and effective. Maintaining strong relations with our Landlords and other stakeholders. Overseeing the day-to-day running of the spaces. Assisting the line manager in identifying and leading on longer term internal projects such as building a reliable bank of freelance talent or wider SLAs. Assisting the line manager in successfully devising and managing the operational launch to market of new space activations through delivering a time bound critical path to include the booking and instruction of third party suppliers. Assisting the line manager in collating and devising required documentation, activation budgets, compiling competitor analysis and other relevant tasks. Finance Adding all staffing, cleaning and any miscellaneous / on-event costs to the CRM system, and raising client invoices pre and post event within the agreed time frame. Receiving all supplier invoices relating to the event and process for payment. Sales Supporting the sales team with advising clients regarding operational planning - including appropriate requirements for staffing and cleaning on a case by case basis. Working alongside the sales team to reconcile all event jobs post event and update the CRM system accordingly. Team Communicating your training needs and actively participating in your own development in line with your line manager's expectations. Creating a work environment that aligns with Broadwick values and principles. Other Ensuring we are always committed to best practice and championing the correct processes. Supporting the Head of Space Operations on new space acquisitions where appropriate. Carrying out ad hoc duties when required to. You'll need to have: Minimum of 4 years of event operations experience, ideally in a large scale events venue or multiple venues. Ability to keep calm, work under pressure and problem solve quickly. Exceptional organisational and planning skills. Confidence in briefing contractors and suppliers. Knowledge of industry legislations, general event licensing and documentation required pre-event. Confidence in briefing contractors and suppliers. An understanding of H&S, compliance and environmental legislation and codes of practice. A reasonable level of competency using Microsoft and Google Drive software, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel. Self-motivation in addition to a positive and 'can-do' attitude in order to achieve tasks efficiently and to deadlines. Good understanding and knowledge of the local event and venue industry. Availability to work late nights and weekends as and when required. Nice to haves: Relevant H&S Qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH) Personal Licence Holder First aid qualification PAT Testing training SIA qualification
May 04, 2024
Full time
Role: Senior Operations Manager Reports into: Head of Operations Location: London Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week) Who we are: Broadwick is a multifaceted international company with headquarters in London who create, develop, own and operate a diverse portfolio of venues, spaces, events and experiences. We believe in redefining spaces and how people experience music, art, culture and recreation by breaking down the traditional barriers. Our history and heritage is deeply rooted in music, building a portfolio of 20 global festivals before selling the portfolio in 2019 to focus on our growing portfolio of venues that includes Printworks London, Depot Mayfield Manchester, The Beams London, Exhibition London and Magazine London. Collectively we strive to push boundaries and disrupt the cultural landscape by combining big thinking, bold ideas and commercial intelligence to produce spaces and experiences for discerning audiences in inspiring locations. Broadwick Spaces is a business within the company that is composed of three divisions: Broadwick Spaces, Broadwick Partner Spaces and Spaces & Stories. The Broadwick Spaces division includes venues we own or lease and host client events as well as music and culture. The Broadwick Partner Spaces includes venues we manage or operate with external partners; they focus on client hires. Spaces & Stories is Broadwick portfolio sales agency. Our team: We are made up of people who are passionate and dedicated to creating incredible spaces for people to enjoy with a lasting impact. We are a tight knit team full of supportive, talented people who are constantly pushing forward to our next new venue or project. What we're looking for: We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Operations Manager who is also a master planner and problem solver. This person needs to be incredibly hands-on and it's important that you are adept at building great relationships as you'll be in day-to-day contact with our fantastic clients. You'll also be responsible for ensuring the event runs in line with the spaces' policies on the day so it's essential you have a strong understanding of health & safety and facilities management best practice. What you'll be responsible for: Operations Ensuring the smooth handover of events from the sales to the operations team. Leading on all logistical planning on allocated events to ensure successful delivery. Leading on all administrative tasks prior to each event and collecting / collating relevant paperwork and information to distribute to all relevant parties in good time. Understanding and implementing the spaces' operational best practice and ensuring these standards are being upheld at all times. Using this to gain quotes from approved suppliers, book staff and brief / manage on the day. Understanding the clients and their suppliers Risk Assessments, Method Statements, schedules, Insurance Certificates and licences to ensure all are in line with the spaces and their requirements. Attending site visits pre-contract where necessary. Producing a post-event report and schedule de-briefs for the internal event team and all relevant suppliers / clients. Delivering the highest level of customer service and being the main onsite contact to manage the running of allocated events. Assisting in creating and developing processes and procedures for use internally, by suppliers and clients to ensure that planning and communication between all parties is smooth and effective. Maintaining strong relations with our Landlords and other stakeholders. Overseeing the day-to-day running of the spaces. Assisting the line manager in identifying and leading on longer term internal projects such as building a reliable bank of freelance talent or wider SLAs. Assisting the line manager in successfully devising and managing the operational launch to market of new space activations through delivering a time bound critical path to include the booking and instruction of third party suppliers. Assisting the line manager in collating and devising required documentation, activation budgets, compiling competitor analysis and other relevant tasks. Finance Adding all staffing, cleaning and any miscellaneous / on-event costs to the CRM system, and raising client invoices pre and post event within the agreed time frame. Receiving all supplier invoices relating to the event and process for payment. Sales Supporting the sales team with advising clients regarding operational planning - including appropriate requirements for staffing and cleaning on a case by case basis. Working alongside the sales team to reconcile all event jobs post event and update the CRM system accordingly. Team Communicating your training needs and actively participating in your own development in line with your line manager's expectations. Creating a work environment that aligns with Broadwick values and principles. Other Ensuring we are always committed to best practice and championing the correct processes. Supporting the Head of Space Operations on new space acquisitions where appropriate. Carrying out ad hoc duties when required to. You'll need to have: Minimum of 4 years of event operations experience, ideally in a large scale events venue or multiple venues. Ability to keep calm, work under pressure and problem solve quickly. Exceptional organisational and planning skills. Confidence in briefing contractors and suppliers. Knowledge of industry legislations, general event licensing and documentation required pre-event. Confidence in briefing contractors and suppliers. An understanding of H&S, compliance and environmental legislation and codes of practice. A reasonable level of competency using Microsoft and Google Drive software, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel. Self-motivation in addition to a positive and 'can-do' attitude in order to achieve tasks efficiently and to deadlines. Good understanding and knowledge of the local event and venue industry. Availability to work late nights and weekends as and when required. Nice to haves: Relevant H&S Qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH) Personal Licence Holder First aid qualification PAT Testing training SIA qualification
We are delighted to be partnered with Bells of Lazonby in their search for a Management Accountant. Bells of Lazonby are an established family baker and market leader within the food and retail sector. They have created delicious baked products for over 70 years, with a strong reputation for both their quality as well as their corporate, social and environmental responsibility. They lead the way on innovation, having been the first of their kind to open a gluten, wheat and milk free bakery, in addition to producing their more traditional products. Founded in 1946 in Cumbria, they have been on a remarkable journey and now employ over 350 people who work across their award-winning baking sites and head office. Bells of Lazonby has a fantastic reputation as an employer promoting an open and honest culture in the workplace, who empower their employees to look for solutions and share ideas with the business. Their Head Office is based in a beautifully restored station house, and they pride themselves on a waste minimalisation policy which has gained them the Queens Award for Enterprise. The business continues to thrive, and the role of Management Accountant offers the opportunity to develop and grow this function over the coming years. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role will oversee & help to develop finance. Responsibilities Produce high quality analysis and operational data that provides valuable insight across the business. Production of monthly Board Packs to be shared with the executive suite and external stakeholders. Production of period sales reports. Support in the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Create and maintain financial planning models. Assist in the creation of insightful and meaningful reporting catalogue to support the business. Support on ad-hoc analysis with the Commercial Finance Business Partner. Pro-actively look for opportunities to improve reporting and analysis. Comment on variance analysis and provide insightful commentary for period end reviews. Identify financial risks and opportunities and escalate to senior management where necessary. Collaborate with senior members of the accounting and finance teams. Manipulate large data sets into meaningful outputs. Contribute to a process and culture of continuous improvement, with specific focus on automating and standardising reporting outputs, and ongoing development of modelling and analytical capability. Experience An experienced Finance Analyst / Management Accountant with excellent technical skills. Working towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or fully qualified. Experience delivering high quality financial analysis, and an ability to communicate findings. Modelling capability and a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel. Experience in SQL or other reporting tools. For more information please apply or email . Any speculative CV's sent directly to Bells of Lazonby will be forwarded to Broster Buchanan for review.
May 04, 2024
Full time
We are delighted to be partnered with Bells of Lazonby in their search for a Management Accountant. Bells of Lazonby are an established family baker and market leader within the food and retail sector. They have created delicious baked products for over 70 years, with a strong reputation for both their quality as well as their corporate, social and environmental responsibility. They lead the way on innovation, having been the first of their kind to open a gluten, wheat and milk free bakery, in addition to producing their more traditional products. Founded in 1946 in Cumbria, they have been on a remarkable journey and now employ over 350 people who work across their award-winning baking sites and head office. Bells of Lazonby has a fantastic reputation as an employer promoting an open and honest culture in the workplace, who empower their employees to look for solutions and share ideas with the business. Their Head Office is based in a beautifully restored station house, and they pride themselves on a waste minimalisation policy which has gained them the Queens Award for Enterprise. The business continues to thrive, and the role of Management Accountant offers the opportunity to develop and grow this function over the coming years. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role will oversee & help to develop finance. Responsibilities Produce high quality analysis and operational data that provides valuable insight across the business. Production of monthly Board Packs to be shared with the executive suite and external stakeholders. Production of period sales reports. Support in the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Create and maintain financial planning models. Assist in the creation of insightful and meaningful reporting catalogue to support the business. Support on ad-hoc analysis with the Commercial Finance Business Partner. Pro-actively look for opportunities to improve reporting and analysis. Comment on variance analysis and provide insightful commentary for period end reviews. Identify financial risks and opportunities and escalate to senior management where necessary. Collaborate with senior members of the accounting and finance teams. Manipulate large data sets into meaningful outputs. Contribute to a process and culture of continuous improvement, with specific focus on automating and standardising reporting outputs, and ongoing development of modelling and analytical capability. Experience An experienced Finance Analyst / Management Accountant with excellent technical skills. Working towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or fully qualified. Experience delivering high quality financial analysis, and an ability to communicate findings. Modelling capability and a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel. Experience in SQL or other reporting tools. For more information please apply or email . Any speculative CV's sent directly to Bells of Lazonby will be forwarded to Broster Buchanan for review.
At Verto, we're passionate about helping businesses in Emerging markets reach the world. What first started life as a FX solution for trading Nigerian Naira has now become a market-leading platform, changing the way thousands of businesses transfer money in and out of Emerging Markets. We believe that where you do business shouldn't determine how successful you are, or your ability to scale. Millions of companies a day have to juggle long settlement periods, high transaction fees and issues accessing liquidity in order to trade with African businesses. We're on a mission to change this by creating equal access to easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets. We're not alone in realising the opportunity and need to solve for emerging markets. We're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona and MEVP, power payments for some of the most disruptive start-ups in the world and have a list of accolades from leading publications including being voted 'Fintech Start Up of the Year' at Fintech Awards London 2022. Each year we process billions of dollars of payments and provide companies with solutions which help them to save money, automate processes and grow, but we're only just getting started . Verto is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team. As Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive legal guidance and support across various aspects of our business operations. You will work closely with our executive team and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage legal risks, and contribute to the achievement of our strategic objectives. As Legal Counsel at Verto, you'll report directly to our Head of Compliance & MLRO and consistently work collaboratively across various aspects of our business operations to ensure that Verto has a targeted approach to customer acquisition, building strategic partnerships and ensuring commercial bias in decision making. Success in this role requires someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to build strategy and execution plans as well as developing strong relationships both internally and with key partners. This role requires a forward-thinker who is able to balance being ruthlessly customer-focused with internal resources and external requirements. What you'll be doing 1. Legal Support: Assist in resolving legal disputes and responding to regulatory inquiries or investigations. Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, privacy, and data protection. Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, with clients, vendors, and partners ensuring they accurately reflect the company's interests and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the fintech industry, assess their impact on the company, and recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance. Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, finance, and compliance, to address legal issues and provide timely guidance on legal matters. Manage external legal counsel as needed, including selection, engagement, and oversight of their work to support the company's legal needs effectively. Assist with corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and maintaining corporate records. Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provide proactive advice on legal risks and opportunities. Assist with the resolution of disputes and litigation matters, working closely with external counsel and other stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes. 2. Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and ensure that our fintech products and services comply with applicable laws and regulations. Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on compliance matters. Conduct compliance assessments and audits to identify and address any gaps or deficiencies in our processes. 3.Policy Development: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into product development and business operations. Review and update existing policies to reflect changes in regulations or business practices. 4. Risk Management: Assess the legal and regulatory risks associated with new products, partnerships, and initiatives. Advise on risk mitigation strategies and assist in developing risk management frameworks. Conduct due diligence on third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 5. Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on compliance policies, procedures, and best practices. Foster a culture of compliance by promoting awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations throughout the organisation. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or JD) from an accredited institution. Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction is required. Minimum of 3 years of experience practising law, with a focus on corporate or commercial law, with a focus in fintech or financial services industry. Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations including but not limited to financial services regulations, consumer protection laws, anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and data privacy laws. Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters. Experience managing external legal counsel and other legal service providers is desirable.Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a fintech or technology-driven environment is a plus. Certification in compliance (e.g., Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) is desirable.
May 04, 2024
Full time
At Verto, we're passionate about helping businesses in Emerging markets reach the world. What first started life as a FX solution for trading Nigerian Naira has now become a market-leading platform, changing the way thousands of businesses transfer money in and out of Emerging Markets. We believe that where you do business shouldn't determine how successful you are, or your ability to scale. Millions of companies a day have to juggle long settlement periods, high transaction fees and issues accessing liquidity in order to trade with African businesses. We're on a mission to change this by creating equal access to easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets. We're not alone in realising the opportunity and need to solve for emerging markets. We're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona and MEVP, power payments for some of the most disruptive start-ups in the world and have a list of accolades from leading publications including being voted 'Fintech Start Up of the Year' at Fintech Awards London 2022. Each year we process billions of dollars of payments and provide companies with solutions which help them to save money, automate processes and grow, but we're only just getting started . Verto is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team. As Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive legal guidance and support across various aspects of our business operations. You will work closely with our executive team and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage legal risks, and contribute to the achievement of our strategic objectives. As Legal Counsel at Verto, you'll report directly to our Head of Compliance & MLRO and consistently work collaboratively across various aspects of our business operations to ensure that Verto has a targeted approach to customer acquisition, building strategic partnerships and ensuring commercial bias in decision making. Success in this role requires someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to build strategy and execution plans as well as developing strong relationships both internally and with key partners. This role requires a forward-thinker who is able to balance being ruthlessly customer-focused with internal resources and external requirements. What you'll be doing 1. Legal Support: Assist in resolving legal disputes and responding to regulatory inquiries or investigations. Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, privacy, and data protection. Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, with clients, vendors, and partners ensuring they accurately reflect the company's interests and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the fintech industry, assess their impact on the company, and recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance. Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, finance, and compliance, to address legal issues and provide timely guidance on legal matters. Manage external legal counsel as needed, including selection, engagement, and oversight of their work to support the company's legal needs effectively. Assist with corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and maintaining corporate records. Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provide proactive advice on legal risks and opportunities. Assist with the resolution of disputes and litigation matters, working closely with external counsel and other stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes. 2. Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and ensure that our fintech products and services comply with applicable laws and regulations. Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on compliance matters. Conduct compliance assessments and audits to identify and address any gaps or deficiencies in our processes. 3.Policy Development: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into product development and business operations. Review and update existing policies to reflect changes in regulations or business practices. 4. Risk Management: Assess the legal and regulatory risks associated with new products, partnerships, and initiatives. Advise on risk mitigation strategies and assist in developing risk management frameworks. Conduct due diligence on third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 5. Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on compliance policies, procedures, and best practices. Foster a culture of compliance by promoting awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations throughout the organisation. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or JD) from an accredited institution. Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction is required. Minimum of 3 years of experience practising law, with a focus on corporate or commercial law, with a focus in fintech or financial services industry. Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations including but not limited to financial services regulations, consumer protection laws, anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and data privacy laws. Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters. Experience managing external legal counsel and other legal service providers is desirable.Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a fintech or technology-driven environment is a plus. Certification in compliance (e.g., Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) is desirable.
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.
Business Development Manager - Nisa 12 month fixed term contract Slough HQ based Company Overview KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam). In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips. Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience) Some of the benefits you can expect to receive: Car allowance Bonus scheme Private Healthcare and Medicash Health cash plan KP Pension Plan matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection 25 days holiday Digital GP and Best Doctors (2nd medical opinion service) Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools As Business Development Manager, your core responsibilities will include: Responsibility for full P&L growth plan for Nisa Retail, including a variety of End User accounts. Day to day management of individual promotion & activation plans for each account. With support of Finance business partner create and manage individual JBP's for each end user account. Day to day responsibilities for the Business Development Manager will include: Full P&L management of Total Nisa account Work with Finance CDS (Commercial Decision Support) partner to build small JBP's to incentivise growth Create and execute yearly promotion plan Manage forecast to deliver against financial & share targets Work alongside Customer Marketing to create and build Activation Plan across key accounts Attend internal monthly performance review Work alongside Coop Account Manager to support on Own Label NPD projects and develop Coop Societies sales growth Collaborate with wider cross functional teams to hit Perfect Store KPI's, Perfect Store is how KP measure Distribution, Interruption Points and Space Work with key internal stakeholders to bring our marketing campaigns to life and maximise ROI
May 04, 2024
Contractor
Business Development Manager - Nisa 12 month fixed term contract Slough HQ based Company Overview KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam). In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips. Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience) Some of the benefits you can expect to receive: Car allowance Bonus scheme Private Healthcare and Medicash Health cash plan KP Pension Plan matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection 25 days holiday Digital GP and Best Doctors (2nd medical opinion service) Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools As Business Development Manager, your core responsibilities will include: Responsibility for full P&L growth plan for Nisa Retail, including a variety of End User accounts. Day to day management of individual promotion & activation plans for each account. With support of Finance business partner create and manage individual JBP's for each end user account. Day to day responsibilities for the Business Development Manager will include: Full P&L management of Total Nisa account Work with Finance CDS (Commercial Decision Support) partner to build small JBP's to incentivise growth Create and execute yearly promotion plan Manage forecast to deliver against financial & share targets Work alongside Customer Marketing to create and build Activation Plan across key accounts Attend internal monthly performance review Work alongside Coop Account Manager to support on Own Label NPD projects and develop Coop Societies sales growth Collaborate with wider cross functional teams to hit Perfect Store KPI's, Perfect Store is how KP measure Distribution, Interruption Points and Space Work with key internal stakeholders to bring our marketing campaigns to life and maximise ROI
Job Description National Account Executive Homebased - Frequent Travel required - need to be located within 1 hour of Bicester Full time working Monday to Friday 39 Hours per week £competitive, dependent on experience, plus bonus structure, excellent career development, company car, discounted products and services and much more Due to an exciting period of growth, we are currently recruiting a talented and collaborative National Account Executive to join our Commercial Account Team working within the food services industry. As a National Account Executive you will provide support and guidance to provide an excellent service to our Commercial Account customers at both site and head office level, ensuring the company's reputation is maintained and enhanced. This includes taking ownership of escalated customer issues and providing timely, relevant and appropriate solutions. Supporting the Senior National Account Manager you will be required to be hands on and be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, therefore it is critical you are able to set a good example of professionalism. You will become a subject matter expert (SME) in key processes and systems, providing a knowledgeable front-line support within the customers Offices, managing the relationships with the business and transferring and sharing knowledge to the wider team. Key responsibilities : Work alongside the Senior National Account Manager (SNAM) to develop our single largest Fresh direct delivered customer. Support the Account Manager to cascade & embed processes within the customers business In line with the overall UK strategy - take ownership of a portfolio of brands within this customer & support the SNAM gain new business across the complete estate.Ensure all issues are dealt with according to agreed KPI's Nurture existing business streams, and work collaboratively with both head offices' and field based teams to unlock new opportunities together Work cross-functionally & collaboratively with Supply Chain, Category, Technical, Marketing, Sustainability and Finance Collation of our customers weekly reporting suite Build and execute the menu change process and new openings across all brands. customer engagement days and roadshows in support of the Sector Manager. Support Account Management team in the daily role picking up any other tasks as required You: With a passion for food, you'll live and breathe Customer First. You need to be personable, driven, well organised, structured, resilient and enjoy working within a collaborative national team. Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do. Required skills and competencies: • Drive for results and particularly new business • Uncover customer pain points & leverage the broader Fresh Direct offering to deliver a partner approach, above & beyond product selling, utilising added value to tie customer in • Proven experience in managing customers - face to face or over the telephone • Demonstrate knowledge of retention and growth of accounts. • Target driven, proven experience of achieving targets. • Stakeholder management/engagement • Good at Excel to produce well organised planning in order to maximise selling time in trade What you'll get: • A competitive salary • Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products • Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more • Recognition awards and Incentives • Pension • Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility • And much more . There's a lot on offer, so what are you waiting for? Bring your whole self to work. At Fresh Direct we're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to help define it. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. FEED YOUR AMBITION. DELIVER YOUR FUTURE
May 04, 2024
Full time
Job Description National Account Executive Homebased - Frequent Travel required - need to be located within 1 hour of Bicester Full time working Monday to Friday 39 Hours per week £competitive, dependent on experience, plus bonus structure, excellent career development, company car, discounted products and services and much more Due to an exciting period of growth, we are currently recruiting a talented and collaborative National Account Executive to join our Commercial Account Team working within the food services industry. As a National Account Executive you will provide support and guidance to provide an excellent service to our Commercial Account customers at both site and head office level, ensuring the company's reputation is maintained and enhanced. This includes taking ownership of escalated customer issues and providing timely, relevant and appropriate solutions. Supporting the Senior National Account Manager you will be required to be hands on and be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, therefore it is critical you are able to set a good example of professionalism. You will become a subject matter expert (SME) in key processes and systems, providing a knowledgeable front-line support within the customers Offices, managing the relationships with the business and transferring and sharing knowledge to the wider team. Key responsibilities : Work alongside the Senior National Account Manager (SNAM) to develop our single largest Fresh direct delivered customer. Support the Account Manager to cascade & embed processes within the customers business In line with the overall UK strategy - take ownership of a portfolio of brands within this customer & support the SNAM gain new business across the complete estate.Ensure all issues are dealt with according to agreed KPI's Nurture existing business streams, and work collaboratively with both head offices' and field based teams to unlock new opportunities together Work cross-functionally & collaboratively with Supply Chain, Category, Technical, Marketing, Sustainability and Finance Collation of our customers weekly reporting suite Build and execute the menu change process and new openings across all brands. customer engagement days and roadshows in support of the Sector Manager. Support Account Management team in the daily role picking up any other tasks as required You: With a passion for food, you'll live and breathe Customer First. You need to be personable, driven, well organised, structured, resilient and enjoy working within a collaborative national team. Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do. Required skills and competencies: • Drive for results and particularly new business • Uncover customer pain points & leverage the broader Fresh Direct offering to deliver a partner approach, above & beyond product selling, utilising added value to tie customer in • Proven experience in managing customers - face to face or over the telephone • Demonstrate knowledge of retention and growth of accounts. • Target driven, proven experience of achieving targets. • Stakeholder management/engagement • Good at Excel to produce well organised planning in order to maximise selling time in trade What you'll get: • A competitive salary • Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products • Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more • Recognition awards and Incentives • Pension • Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility • And much more . There's a lot on offer, so what are you waiting for? Bring your whole self to work. At Fresh Direct we're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to help define it. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. FEED YOUR AMBITION. DELIVER YOUR FUTURE
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers a unique opportunity for a candidate seeking a broad scope of responsibilities and the chance to become a pivotal business partner to senior management across commercial and operational divisions. Key Responsibilities: Produce monthly financial reports and analysis to the highest standard for review by the Financial Controller. Assist in quarterly forecasting for designated departments, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery while identifying and communicating potential risks and opportunities. Serve as a primary finance business partner to managers across various departments, providing insightful analysis and reporting to facilitate informed decision-making. Act as a key commercial finance partner to sales managers, supporting with projections, data analysis, pricing strategies, and ad hoc requests. Prepare monthly financial reporting packs for budget holders and commercial managers. Qualifications: Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), but qualified by experience (QBE) will be considered based on expertise. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Advanced Excel skills. Ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. Experience with Sage and Power BI is advantageous. Additional Information: Hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office. Initial 12-month contract with the potential for permanent employment. P47291CH INDFIR
May 04, 2024
Contractor
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers a unique opportunity for a candidate seeking a broad scope of responsibilities and the chance to become a pivotal business partner to senior management across commercial and operational divisions. Key Responsibilities: Produce monthly financial reports and analysis to the highest standard for review by the Financial Controller. Assist in quarterly forecasting for designated departments, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery while identifying and communicating potential risks and opportunities. Serve as a primary finance business partner to managers across various departments, providing insightful analysis and reporting to facilitate informed decision-making. Act as a key commercial finance partner to sales managers, supporting with projections, data analysis, pricing strategies, and ad hoc requests. Prepare monthly financial reporting packs for budget holders and commercial managers. Qualifications: Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), but qualified by experience (QBE) will be considered based on expertise. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Advanced Excel skills. Ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. Experience with Sage and Power BI is advantageous. Additional Information: Hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office. Initial 12-month contract with the potential for permanent employment. P47291CH INDFIR
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.
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Finance Lead - PJM EMEA The EMEA PJM Finance Partner will be required to work hand in hand with the PJM teams and Country teams to provide timely, accurate and insightful financial analysis, forecasts and budgets. The individual will need to have an in-depth knowledge of the commercial model for the PJM businesses to assist with the financial and strategic growth of the division. This will require developing and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and working collaboratively with the PJM Project Directors across all workstreams, Client, Account, and Country Platform Teams. Responsibilities Reporting on PJM monthly business performance results of all PJM lines of business and sectors, consolidating variance analysis and commentaries from finance teams Support country and sector business unit reviews and manage agreed actions (BUR & MBR calls) Works with business to deliver improved financial performance and profit improvement and ensures CBRE achieves appropriate profitability in line with contract commercial model (Mitigating issues from results and working with the business to prevent these going forward) Support corporate planning, budgeting and forecasting information for individual countries and lines of business. Challenging forecast assumptions and identifying risks & opportunities in forward projections Providing consolidated planning and performance reports by country / sector Work with Division FD and Sector Directors to build explanations of Plan / Forecast variances to Prior year and Budgets with clear and succinct presentation (e.g. Bridge / Waterfalls) ensuring that all Group requirements are met Co-ordinate final Plan / Forecast loads and ensure data is consistent with approved Final position in Group and Business Group planning tools Supporting Directors with strategy and decision making for growth (financial/pricing models) Working with Directors to develop KPIs particularly in high risk areas Assisting with assessing financial performance of sensitive / large projects such as working with commercial team to create financial modes of worst, expected, best scenario models on tenders Partnering with other support functions (Commercial, HR, Talent, Sales & Client Solutions teams etc.) Develop systems and processes to enable improved financial insight, performance and financial (leveraging PowerBi / developing dashboards) Support for EA finance projects, new systems etc Recommending and supporting implementation of necessary improvements Person Specification Qualified Accountant with 5+ years PQE Advanced Computer literacy with Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint Able to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities Confidential and discrete approach A team player, able to work well with peers and colleagues within the business and across CBRE as well as independently Strong organisational, time management and communication skills with the ability to priorities workloads Ability to shape, lead and influence other senior managers. Diligent and pro-active, exercising independent professional judgement Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
May 03, 2024
Full time
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Finance Lead - PJM EMEA The EMEA PJM Finance Partner will be required to work hand in hand with the PJM teams and Country teams to provide timely, accurate and insightful financial analysis, forecasts and budgets. The individual will need to have an in-depth knowledge of the commercial model for the PJM businesses to assist with the financial and strategic growth of the division. This will require developing and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and working collaboratively with the PJM Project Directors across all workstreams, Client, Account, and Country Platform Teams. Responsibilities Reporting on PJM monthly business performance results of all PJM lines of business and sectors, consolidating variance analysis and commentaries from finance teams Support country and sector business unit reviews and manage agreed actions (BUR & MBR calls) Works with business to deliver improved financial performance and profit improvement and ensures CBRE achieves appropriate profitability in line with contract commercial model (Mitigating issues from results and working with the business to prevent these going forward) Support corporate planning, budgeting and forecasting information for individual countries and lines of business. Challenging forecast assumptions and identifying risks & opportunities in forward projections Providing consolidated planning and performance reports by country / sector Work with Division FD and Sector Directors to build explanations of Plan / Forecast variances to Prior year and Budgets with clear and succinct presentation (e.g. Bridge / Waterfalls) ensuring that all Group requirements are met Co-ordinate final Plan / Forecast loads and ensure data is consistent with approved Final position in Group and Business Group planning tools Supporting Directors with strategy and decision making for growth (financial/pricing models) Working with Directors to develop KPIs particularly in high risk areas Assisting with assessing financial performance of sensitive / large projects such as working with commercial team to create financial modes of worst, expected, best scenario models on tenders Partnering with other support functions (Commercial, HR, Talent, Sales & Client Solutions teams etc.) Develop systems and processes to enable improved financial insight, performance and financial (leveraging PowerBi / developing dashboards) Support for EA finance projects, new systems etc Recommending and supporting implementation of necessary improvements Person Specification Qualified Accountant with 5+ years PQE Advanced Computer literacy with Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint Able to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities Confidential and discrete approach A team player, able to work well with peers and colleagues within the business and across CBRE as well as independently Strong organisational, time management and communication skills with the ability to priorities workloads Ability to shape, lead and influence other senior managers. Diligent and pro-active, exercising independent professional judgement Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Retail Group Job Description: As Retail Trading Analyst, you'll play a key role supporting our retail business to enable greater business performance across our European markets. In this role, you'll be providing in-depth analyses of business performance and providing actionable insights and recommendations that drive decision making. You will support the Convenience and Finance Teams, by leading or coordinating financial activities such as Capital planning and financial roadmap review with meaningful impact on one or more markets across the UK and EU . A key focus will be analysing trading data and insight to drive positive change and improved performance outputs. This is a great opportunity to build a career within a fast paced commercial environment. Internally this role is referred to as: Retail Commercial Analyst Responsibilities: Ensure that all decision-making is driven by the right commercial and strategic data and insights. Utilise financial data, market data and partner feedback to create recommendations, and support in the delivery of key strategic goals. Collate, analyse, and present insight for key partners while communicating data within a number of formats and sources. Build models and run scenarios to support revenue growth and maximise commercial potential of initiative. Develop dashboards/reporting to measure the performance of specific initiatives. Work together with wider business partners to ensure all data and insight is considered and understood (i.e. trading, strategy, finance, global insights, operations) Working to understand business performance in markets against competitors and the economic environment Key Skills: Experience in analysing data and insight to drive positive change and improved performance outputs. Positive relationship building skills with the ability to work and collaborate virtually with multiple partners at all levels. Experience working in a trading environment & within a fast-paced retail business is preferred. Excellent communication skills with the a bility to collate complex data and turn into clear and actionable insights. Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills Understanding Retail Financial Data Leadership and influencing skills This is a hybrid role working 1-2 days per week in our Milton Keynes office. At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now! Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Commercial acumen (Inactive), Communication, Continuous improvement, Continuous Learning, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer data knowledge, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Integrated pricing, Knowledge Sharing, Leading transformation, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Offer execution and growth, Operational Excellence + 11 more Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status , neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Retail Group Job Description: As Retail Trading Analyst, you'll play a key role supporting our retail business to enable greater business performance across our European markets. In this role, you'll be providing in-depth analyses of business performance and providing actionable insights and recommendations that drive decision making. You will support the Convenience and Finance Teams, by leading or coordinating financial activities such as Capital planning and financial roadmap review with meaningful impact on one or more markets across the UK and EU . A key focus will be analysing trading data and insight to drive positive change and improved performance outputs. This is a great opportunity to build a career within a fast paced commercial environment. Internally this role is referred to as: Retail Commercial Analyst Responsibilities: Ensure that all decision-making is driven by the right commercial and strategic data and insights. Utilise financial data, market data and partner feedback to create recommendations, and support in the delivery of key strategic goals. Collate, analyse, and present insight for key partners while communicating data within a number of formats and sources. Build models and run scenarios to support revenue growth and maximise commercial potential of initiative. Develop dashboards/reporting to measure the performance of specific initiatives. Work together with wider business partners to ensure all data and insight is considered and understood (i.e. trading, strategy, finance, global insights, operations) Working to understand business performance in markets against competitors and the economic environment Key Skills: Experience in analysing data and insight to drive positive change and improved performance outputs. Positive relationship building skills with the ability to work and collaborate virtually with multiple partners at all levels. Experience working in a trading environment & within a fast-paced retail business is preferred. Excellent communication skills with the a bility to collate complex data and turn into clear and actionable insights. Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills Understanding Retail Financial Data Leadership and influencing skills This is a hybrid role working 1-2 days per week in our Milton Keynes office. At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now! Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Commercial acumen (Inactive), Communication, Continuous improvement, Continuous Learning, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer data knowledge, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Integrated pricing, Knowledge Sharing, Leading transformation, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Offer execution and growth, Operational Excellence + 11 more Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status , neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will; Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at senior levels, developing a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities' businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Experience of auditing within the financial services sector with experience of firms within one or more of the asset management, capital markets, banking and retail finance and insurance sectors. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. 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 03, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will; Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at senior levels, developing a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities' businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Experience of auditing within the financial services sector with experience of firms within one or more of the asset management, capital markets, banking and retail finance and insurance sectors. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. 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.
Who are we? IAGL Retail is a new eCommerce venture. Harnessing the power of the IAG Loyalty platform and its 40 million members, not only are we providing outstanding products, but we're also the opportunity to discount purchases using Avios or to collect points from purchases to use on future rewards, like flights. Wines are an area of huge passion, so we have started with The Wine Flyer whose mission is to make the products you experience during your travels, whether onboard a British Airways flight or at the destination, accessible to everyone, all the time. Whether it is a restaurant in a faraway city, or a visit to a vineyard, we know that the right wine can transport you out of the moment back to those memories. But it doesn't end with wine. We've got big ambitions to build our retail business and you will be central to doing that, from setting commercial strategy to launching the new retail ventures. What does this mean for you? As Head of Buying and Merchandising, and reporting directly to the CEO, you will be one of the most senior members of the business, helping to drive our continued high growth curve. You will oversee the sourcing and selection of all products that we sell, ensuring they are commercially viable, desirable to the customer and that we have them at the right price, at the right time and in the right quantities to meet order volume. You are also responsible for and oversee the end-to-end fulfilment operation and ensure that capacity and operation is managed appropriately, and the product is successfully delivered to the customer in a customer efficient manner. What you will be doing: Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive buying, merchandising and fulfilment strategy aligned with the overall business objectives. Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making at a business level. Product Assortment: Lead the sourcing, selection and curation of products that align with the company's brand and resonate with target customers. Ensure a well-balanced and profitable product assortment. Pricing Strategy: Establish competitive and profitable pricing strategies. Monitor market conditions and oversee the decision-making around pricing as needed to maintain competitiveness and profitability. Inventory Management: Oversee and manage strategic decisions around inventory levels to minimise stockouts and overstock situations. Implement effective forecasting and replenishment strategies to maximize inventory turnover and minimise holding costs. Operational Excellence: Own and manage strategic relationships with third party fulfilment partners at a senior level and suppliers to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times. Own and manage contract and commercial discussions including all renewals and new business opportunities. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with our strategic and major suppliers, negotiating favourable terms that optimise cost, quality, and delivery whilst holding them to account for performance where KPIs aren't met. Continuously evaluate and oversee the onboarding new suppliers to diversify the sourcing network whilst ensuring your team adhere to applicable regulatory and compliance. Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the Buying, Merchandising and Operations teams. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging professional growth and development. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments such as marketing, sales, and finance to ensure alignment and integration of buying and merchandising strategies with overall business goals. Collaborate closely with other departments within IAGL Retail (Marketing, eCommerce, Customer Service and Technology) and in other operating companies including IAG Loyalty (e.g. Legal, Compliance, Finance) and IAG (e.g. Procurement), to ensure alignment and integration of strategies with overall business goals. Continuous Improvement: Challenge existing processes and champion improvements by identifying and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. What experience will we love you to have? Proven experience in a senior level buying, merchandising or fulfilment management role. Strong understanding of buying, merchandising, logistics, inventory management, and order fulfilment processes. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision-making. Experience of dealing with contracts and material commercial negotiations Strong presentation skills Highly organised with attention to detail when performing tasks, ability to anticipate and manage problems, with an ability to prioritise and escalate where necessary. Systems experience or a clear demonstration of the ability to learn to use systems quickly. Good communication skills; communicating clearly in writing and in person in both formal and informal environments. What we can offer you Attractive Annual Bonus (dependant on Company & Individual Performance) Unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and your nominees on the full BA network and numerous other partner airlines Discounts on BA flights and holidays from day one for you, your friends and family Exciting global travel industry discounts including flights with hotels, rail, cruises & tour operators also available through travel providers Car allowance Company Pension BUPA Private Health Care 25 days annual leave, and a day off on your birthday 20 days working from abroad per calendar year Access to Annual Bookable Concessions for you and up to 3 nominees. A fantastic travel perk which we'll explain in more detail Travel Insurance Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme New Joiner Avios/Birthday Avios/Thank you Avios Our vision 'to create the world's most rewarding experiences' applies not just to our customers, but for our colleagues, too. We're committed to building a rewarding work experience, where colleagues see diverse representation, are invited to share their perspectives and encouraged to be themselves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, and disability. We believe that a Club that is rich in diverse perspectives not only makes a great place to work, but it fuels our ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and better serve our customers and communities. We take belonging seriously and actively encourage a culture where everyone at IAG Loyalty feels welcomed and valued for bringing their unique thoughts, perspectives and life experiences to our workplace. We're a place where all kinds of talent can thrive and flourish and we want to ensure it stays that way.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Who are we? IAGL Retail is a new eCommerce venture. Harnessing the power of the IAG Loyalty platform and its 40 million members, not only are we providing outstanding products, but we're also the opportunity to discount purchases using Avios or to collect points from purchases to use on future rewards, like flights. Wines are an area of huge passion, so we have started with The Wine Flyer whose mission is to make the products you experience during your travels, whether onboard a British Airways flight or at the destination, accessible to everyone, all the time. Whether it is a restaurant in a faraway city, or a visit to a vineyard, we know that the right wine can transport you out of the moment back to those memories. But it doesn't end with wine. We've got big ambitions to build our retail business and you will be central to doing that, from setting commercial strategy to launching the new retail ventures. What does this mean for you? As Head of Buying and Merchandising, and reporting directly to the CEO, you will be one of the most senior members of the business, helping to drive our continued high growth curve. You will oversee the sourcing and selection of all products that we sell, ensuring they are commercially viable, desirable to the customer and that we have them at the right price, at the right time and in the right quantities to meet order volume. You are also responsible for and oversee the end-to-end fulfilment operation and ensure that capacity and operation is managed appropriately, and the product is successfully delivered to the customer in a customer efficient manner. What you will be doing: Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive buying, merchandising and fulfilment strategy aligned with the overall business objectives. Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making at a business level. Product Assortment: Lead the sourcing, selection and curation of products that align with the company's brand and resonate with target customers. Ensure a well-balanced and profitable product assortment. Pricing Strategy: Establish competitive and profitable pricing strategies. Monitor market conditions and oversee the decision-making around pricing as needed to maintain competitiveness and profitability. Inventory Management: Oversee and manage strategic decisions around inventory levels to minimise stockouts and overstock situations. Implement effective forecasting and replenishment strategies to maximize inventory turnover and minimise holding costs. Operational Excellence: Own and manage strategic relationships with third party fulfilment partners at a senior level and suppliers to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times. Own and manage contract and commercial discussions including all renewals and new business opportunities. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with our strategic and major suppliers, negotiating favourable terms that optimise cost, quality, and delivery whilst holding them to account for performance where KPIs aren't met. Continuously evaluate and oversee the onboarding new suppliers to diversify the sourcing network whilst ensuring your team adhere to applicable regulatory and compliance. Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the Buying, Merchandising and Operations teams. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging professional growth and development. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments such as marketing, sales, and finance to ensure alignment and integration of buying and merchandising strategies with overall business goals. Collaborate closely with other departments within IAGL Retail (Marketing, eCommerce, Customer Service and Technology) and in other operating companies including IAG Loyalty (e.g. Legal, Compliance, Finance) and IAG (e.g. Procurement), to ensure alignment and integration of strategies with overall business goals. Continuous Improvement: Challenge existing processes and champion improvements by identifying and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. What experience will we love you to have? Proven experience in a senior level buying, merchandising or fulfilment management role. Strong understanding of buying, merchandising, logistics, inventory management, and order fulfilment processes. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision-making. Experience of dealing with contracts and material commercial negotiations Strong presentation skills Highly organised with attention to detail when performing tasks, ability to anticipate and manage problems, with an ability to prioritise and escalate where necessary. Systems experience or a clear demonstration of the ability to learn to use systems quickly. Good communication skills; communicating clearly in writing and in person in both formal and informal environments. What we can offer you Attractive Annual Bonus (dependant on Company & Individual Performance) Unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and your nominees on the full BA network and numerous other partner airlines Discounts on BA flights and holidays from day one for you, your friends and family Exciting global travel industry discounts including flights with hotels, rail, cruises & tour operators also available through travel providers Car allowance Company Pension BUPA Private Health Care 25 days annual leave, and a day off on your birthday 20 days working from abroad per calendar year Access to Annual Bookable Concessions for you and up to 3 nominees. A fantastic travel perk which we'll explain in more detail Travel Insurance Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme New Joiner Avios/Birthday Avios/Thank you Avios Our vision 'to create the world's most rewarding experiences' applies not just to our customers, but for our colleagues, too. We're committed to building a rewarding work experience, where colleagues see diverse representation, are invited to share their perspectives and encouraged to be themselves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, and disability. We believe that a Club that is rich in diverse perspectives not only makes a great place to work, but it fuels our ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and better serve our customers and communities. We take belonging seriously and actively encourage a culture where everyone at IAG Loyalty feels welcomed and valued for bringing their unique thoughts, perspectives and life experiences to our workplace. We're a place where all kinds of talent can thrive and flourish and we want to ensure it stays that way.
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee As part of a fast-paced team, this role will lead sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities for assigned initiatives in the region and is responsible for assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of Technology Services sourcing initiatives which deliver predictable and sustainable value to QBE. Global IT Sourcing Partner London Permanent (Hybrid) At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Global IT Sourcing Partner to join a well-established and successful Global IT Procurement team. This is a dual-focussed role , where you'll collaborate with senior IT stakeholders across multiple geographies assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of IT sourcing initiatives, and you'll support and lead on our strategic projects. Your new role Reporting to the Principal Sourcing Partner, you'll participate in the development of the Group IT Procurement function, assisting to improve the level of maturity and capability of the performance unit. Work as a member of the IT sourcing community in the development and maintenance of our sourcing strategy for Global Technology Services Assist in the identification and qualification of sourcing opportunities, development of business cases and the make vs buy decision framework Lead the contract development and negotiation, working with stakeholders and internal service providers (such as Group Legal) to achieve excellent outcomes Business partner effectively on overall technology requirements to deliver required business outcomes from across the IT Supplier base. Leverage market insight and knowledge to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. Support the delivery of IT change projects and programmes Manage sourcing activity to maximize savings, minimize risk and maximize the quality of service delivered from suppliers. Lead the development of RFI and RFP documentation to support market engagement for services Determine own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. Active involvement in development of standards and processes for the successful delivery of Global IT sourcing projects Ensure commercial value is delivered in all areas with clear relevance to business requirements. Influence and role model procurement best practice within and across the procurement department to ensure best in class efficiencies. Develop and maintain effective relationships with executive and senior stakeholders both internally and with strategic partners to facilitate the delivery of business goals. Where required, ensure 3rd Party Risk, IT Supplier Risk and other relevant Minimum Standards are embedded in all sourcing activities performed. Actively coaches and develop more junior/less experienced team members to assist in the achievement of their objectives. About You Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation Experience in applications services, infrastructure services and/or software procurement Experience of managing sourcing projects and understanding of the sourcing lifecycle Experience with onshore and offshore managed service contracts Proven record of successfully negotiating complex IT service agreements. Proven experience of delivering cost savings through effective implementation of sourcing agreements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels Ability to present information concisely and to clearly identify key issues Good understanding of IT trends and the implications for the business Experience of working in a global organisation managing teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include: 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award" Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year" Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year" We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers." ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ) . About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage." We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!" How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee As part of a fast-paced team, this role will lead sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities for assigned initiatives in the region and is responsible for assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of Technology Services sourcing initiatives which deliver predictable and sustainable value to QBE. Global IT Sourcing Partner London Permanent (Hybrid) At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Global IT Sourcing Partner to join a well-established and successful Global IT Procurement team. This is a dual-focussed role , where you'll collaborate with senior IT stakeholders across multiple geographies assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of IT sourcing initiatives, and you'll support and lead on our strategic projects. Your new role Reporting to the Principal Sourcing Partner, you'll participate in the development of the Group IT Procurement function, assisting to improve the level of maturity and capability of the performance unit. Work as a member of the IT sourcing community in the development and maintenance of our sourcing strategy for Global Technology Services Assist in the identification and qualification of sourcing opportunities, development of business cases and the make vs buy decision framework Lead the contract development and negotiation, working with stakeholders and internal service providers (such as Group Legal) to achieve excellent outcomes Business partner effectively on overall technology requirements to deliver required business outcomes from across the IT Supplier base. Leverage market insight and knowledge to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. Support the delivery of IT change projects and programmes Manage sourcing activity to maximize savings, minimize risk and maximize the quality of service delivered from suppliers. Lead the development of RFI and RFP documentation to support market engagement for services Determine own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. Active involvement in development of standards and processes for the successful delivery of Global IT sourcing projects Ensure commercial value is delivered in all areas with clear relevance to business requirements. Influence and role model procurement best practice within and across the procurement department to ensure best in class efficiencies. Develop and maintain effective relationships with executive and senior stakeholders both internally and with strategic partners to facilitate the delivery of business goals. Where required, ensure 3rd Party Risk, IT Supplier Risk and other relevant Minimum Standards are embedded in all sourcing activities performed. Actively coaches and develop more junior/less experienced team members to assist in the achievement of their objectives. About You Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation Experience in applications services, infrastructure services and/or software procurement Experience of managing sourcing projects and understanding of the sourcing lifecycle Experience with onshore and offshore managed service contracts Proven record of successfully negotiating complex IT service agreements. Proven experience of delivering cost savings through effective implementation of sourcing agreements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels Ability to present information concisely and to clearly identify key issues Good understanding of IT trends and the implications for the business Experience of working in a global organisation managing teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include: 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award" Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year" Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year" We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers." ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ) . About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage." We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!" How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Company Description Who we are We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them. You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that's possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you'll find across all of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. Job Description The Role The role will support Clifford Chance's Global Identity and Access Management Service and new Entra ID system. Delivering security, efficiency and scalability of Identity environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IAM solutions that align with industry best practices. Who you will work with Reporting to the End User Architect, you will work within the End User Services portfolio to provide IAM services to Clifford Chance, working with business units, IT departments and third-party vendors, directly or through work management systems. What you will be responsible for Developing and maintaining IAM standards, processes and controls for Clifford Chance. Establishing and ensuring IAM follows appropriate policies, procedures, operational considerations aligned to IT risk and compliance requirements. Continuous improvement of technical systems in support of simplifying and standardising process. Providing technical support for Identity platforms and solutions through in house expertise and third-party management. What you will do Working with the End User Architect you will help deliver the Entra ID Identity project, representing the requirements of the business with the third-party implementation team. Technically support, with the help of technical resources, the new Entra ID platform Help the project deliver standardised and simplified process and technical solutions across the Identity stack. Ensure new audit processes are aligned to business requirements. Qualifications Your experience Proven experience in Identity Management with a strong focus on Entra ID and Active Directory. • In-depth knowledge of Entra ID including but not limited to Identity Provisioning, Access Lifecycle, Identity Protection, Privilege Identity Management, and External Identities. • Proficiency in Identity workflows and Joiners, Movers, Leavers process. • Hands-on experience with Active Directory and Entra ID integration. • Familiarity with identity protocols such as OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect, SCIM • Strong understanding of security concepts, including authentication and authorization. Experience working and solving challenges in a highly regulated environment such as legal or finance and an in depth understanding of auditing and compliance requirements. How we will support you From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning. Additional Information Equal opportunities statement At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more about our inclusive culture here .
May 03, 2024
Contractor
Company Description Who we are We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them. You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that's possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you'll find across all of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. Job Description The Role The role will support Clifford Chance's Global Identity and Access Management Service and new Entra ID system. Delivering security, efficiency and scalability of Identity environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IAM solutions that align with industry best practices. Who you will work with Reporting to the End User Architect, you will work within the End User Services portfolio to provide IAM services to Clifford Chance, working with business units, IT departments and third-party vendors, directly or through work management systems. What you will be responsible for Developing and maintaining IAM standards, processes and controls for Clifford Chance. Establishing and ensuring IAM follows appropriate policies, procedures, operational considerations aligned to IT risk and compliance requirements. Continuous improvement of technical systems in support of simplifying and standardising process. Providing technical support for Identity platforms and solutions through in house expertise and third-party management. What you will do Working with the End User Architect you will help deliver the Entra ID Identity project, representing the requirements of the business with the third-party implementation team. Technically support, with the help of technical resources, the new Entra ID platform Help the project deliver standardised and simplified process and technical solutions across the Identity stack. Ensure new audit processes are aligned to business requirements. Qualifications Your experience Proven experience in Identity Management with a strong focus on Entra ID and Active Directory. • In-depth knowledge of Entra ID including but not limited to Identity Provisioning, Access Lifecycle, Identity Protection, Privilege Identity Management, and External Identities. • Proficiency in Identity workflows and Joiners, Movers, Leavers process. • Hands-on experience with Active Directory and Entra ID integration. • Familiarity with identity protocols such as OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect, SCIM • Strong understanding of security concepts, including authentication and authorization. Experience working and solving challenges in a highly regulated environment such as legal or finance and an in depth understanding of auditing and compliance requirements. How we will support you From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning. Additional Information Equal opportunities statement At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more about our inclusive culture here .
Company Description Universal Products & Experience globally drives expansion of the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Games, fashion, and toys only scratch the surface of ways we take Universal stories and characters from the screen and put them into fans' daily lives around the globe. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms. We take properties such as Jurassic World, Minions, Back to the Future, and Trolls from our creative content engines like Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation partner with best-in-class category leaders (e.g. Mattel, Lego, Reebok, Target, Microsoft, etc.) to create amazing products for our fans. Universal Products & Experience is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Universal Products & Experience is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague. At Universal Products & Experience EMEA, we are proud of our unique culture. We are inclusive, curious and creative; channeling a growth mindset in order to drive the commercial and develop our people. In order to achieve this culture, we live by our 3 values: Being Human Matters to Us Together We Can Achieve Anything We Always Keep Growing Job Description The Senior Category Manager, Fashion and Living UK & Ireland (UKI) is responsible for developing and executing a long-term business strategy across apparel, accessories, home, gifting and health that leverages the richness of NBCUniversal's entertainment content (past & present) to build a sustainable business that achieves annual revenue targets. The role will report into the Regional Director UKI. This candidate will be responsible for identifying the best licensees to partner with, negotiating agreements, driving innovative quality product ranges, accurate quarterly forecasting, and active retail sell-in of cohesive product ranges. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Development and execution of short and long-term growth strategies for the Fashion and Living category (including fashion, accessories, home, gifting and health), in conjunction with the vision of Senior Director Fashion & Lifestyle EMEA. Identify licensing opportunities and fill market gaps across the category considering age, segment, market, channel and franchises. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics for category and key licensees. Work on the creation of targeted presentations to pitch, support or launch licensing programs or specific category areas. Identify, target and manage halo projects that inspire trickle down approach. Liaison with EMEA Fashion and Living head ensuring alignment to wider EMEA and Global strategies. Licensee management Accountable for day-to-day management of licensees and UKI based DTR partnerships. Lead contract negotiations for key licensees, analyse and set business plans and brand manage to ensure contract deliverables and financial goals are met throughout the term. Attendance and presentation participation in licensee / partner presentations. Retail development Develop, maintain and drive relationships with key buyers and decision makers across UKI Fashion and Living retail accounts, in partnership with the UKI Retail team. Maintain knowledge of key seasonalities and buying cycles of all retailers. Develop, present and implement sales driving retail marketing initiatives within category area for both existing and prospective key retailers. Internal liaison Work across the UKI category and retail teams to maximise efficiencies, share best practice and execute X-Category where possible. Partner with the Product Development team to drive quality and champion innovation in product development ensuring lines are commercially viable for the UK and meeting retailer needs. Regular liaison with Finance and Legal teams around forecasting, budget and contracts. Finance and business planning Responsible for annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting for the category. Analyse business performance across category by licensee and retailer and develop growth objectives and strategies. Quarterly budget and forecast presentations to Regional Director. Qualifications Strong understanding of brand and property positioning Demonstrable experience in a commercial environment Extensive knowledge of the UKI retail landscape Licensing experience is preferable but not essential Robust business acumen Strategic and creative mindset Adaptability to changing business environment Strong merchant skills with an eye for consumer trends Relationship & Brand builder Excellent communication & presentation skills Strong sales and negotiation skills Proven track-record of hitting financial targets and delivering growth Deep industry knowledge Ideally previous experience within licensing or buying in the Fashion and Living categories Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .
May 03, 2024
Full time
Company Description Universal Products & Experience globally drives expansion of the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Games, fashion, and toys only scratch the surface of ways we take Universal stories and characters from the screen and put them into fans' daily lives around the globe. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms. We take properties such as Jurassic World, Minions, Back to the Future, and Trolls from our creative content engines like Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation partner with best-in-class category leaders (e.g. Mattel, Lego, Reebok, Target, Microsoft, etc.) to create amazing products for our fans. Universal Products & Experience is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Universal Products & Experience is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague. At Universal Products & Experience EMEA, we are proud of our unique culture. We are inclusive, curious and creative; channeling a growth mindset in order to drive the commercial and develop our people. In order to achieve this culture, we live by our 3 values: Being Human Matters to Us Together We Can Achieve Anything We Always Keep Growing Job Description The Senior Category Manager, Fashion and Living UK & Ireland (UKI) is responsible for developing and executing a long-term business strategy across apparel, accessories, home, gifting and health that leverages the richness of NBCUniversal's entertainment content (past & present) to build a sustainable business that achieves annual revenue targets. The role will report into the Regional Director UKI. This candidate will be responsible for identifying the best licensees to partner with, negotiating agreements, driving innovative quality product ranges, accurate quarterly forecasting, and active retail sell-in of cohesive product ranges. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Development and execution of short and long-term growth strategies for the Fashion and Living category (including fashion, accessories, home, gifting and health), in conjunction with the vision of Senior Director Fashion & Lifestyle EMEA. Identify licensing opportunities and fill market gaps across the category considering age, segment, market, channel and franchises. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics for category and key licensees. Work on the creation of targeted presentations to pitch, support or launch licensing programs or specific category areas. Identify, target and manage halo projects that inspire trickle down approach. Liaison with EMEA Fashion and Living head ensuring alignment to wider EMEA and Global strategies. Licensee management Accountable for day-to-day management of licensees and UKI based DTR partnerships. Lead contract negotiations for key licensees, analyse and set business plans and brand manage to ensure contract deliverables and financial goals are met throughout the term. Attendance and presentation participation in licensee / partner presentations. Retail development Develop, maintain and drive relationships with key buyers and decision makers across UKI Fashion and Living retail accounts, in partnership with the UKI Retail team. Maintain knowledge of key seasonalities and buying cycles of all retailers. Develop, present and implement sales driving retail marketing initiatives within category area for both existing and prospective key retailers. Internal liaison Work across the UKI category and retail teams to maximise efficiencies, share best practice and execute X-Category where possible. Partner with the Product Development team to drive quality and champion innovation in product development ensuring lines are commercially viable for the UK and meeting retailer needs. Regular liaison with Finance and Legal teams around forecasting, budget and contracts. Finance and business planning Responsible for annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting for the category. Analyse business performance across category by licensee and retailer and develop growth objectives and strategies. Quarterly budget and forecast presentations to Regional Director. Qualifications Strong understanding of brand and property positioning Demonstrable experience in a commercial environment Extensive knowledge of the UKI retail landscape Licensing experience is preferable but not essential Robust business acumen Strategic and creative mindset Adaptability to changing business environment Strong merchant skills with an eye for consumer trends Relationship & Brand builder Excellent communication & presentation skills Strong sales and negotiation skills Proven track-record of hitting financial targets and delivering growth Deep industry knowledge Ideally previous experience within licensing or buying in the Fashion and Living categories Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .