Are you ready to power the World's connections? About Kong: Kong offers the leading API and service lifecycle management platform for modern software architectures. We power trillions of transactions daily for leading organizations through our end-to-end API platform. Our growing team of engineers and tech professionals work passionately to drive the future of API innovation and service control platforms to help our community and our customers stay at the forefront of technology and innovation. Kong is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by leading investors like Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures and Tiger Global. About the role: We are looking for an experienced commercial and generalist lawyer to join as anearly member of Kong's legal team, responsible for helping support Kong's salesgrowth. In this role, you will be a trusted partner to the EMEA revenue teams. Youwill also have the opportunity to provide support to our APAC sales team until wehave a legal team member in that region. You will draft, structure and negotiatecustomer contracts with some of the world's biggest brands in financial services,technology, e-commerce and other industries. You will be called on to assess legaland business risks, make sound decisions, and provide advice on a broad range ofissues in areas such as SaaS, privacy, security, alliances, open-source softwareand intellectual property, and assist with other issues as they come up. You will also partner with the wider Kong Legal team to address other corporate,compliance and other legal issues, and help develop scalable, global processes. You will report to Kong's Senior Director, Legal, EMEA and APAC, based inLondon, UK. We can hire in London, Paris, Germany or UK Remote What you will be doing: Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to Kong's EMEA sales team, Support our APAC sales team as needed Lead complex cross-border commercial transactions with sophisticated counterpartieslocated across Europe and APAC Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of other commercial agreements Help ensure compliance with a variety of laws and regulations impacting our enterprisesoftware and SaaS offerings, including intellectual property, privacy, security andgovernment contracting Partner with Finance, Sales Ops and Deal Ops to support the end-to-end contractnegotiation and close process Advise internal teams on legal matters and provide general commercial legal advice, aswell as providing training and enablement to our growing Go to Market organization And any additional challenges and tasks to help support Kong's growth What you'll bring: Law degree, and member in good standing in England and Wales, France or Sweden(international legal experience a huge plus) Minimum 4-6 years of experience practicing law both with a law firm and in-house(preferably with late-stage private and/or early-stage public technology companies) Demonstrated experience in negotiating and closing complex software and SaaScontracts with large, sophisticated customers Great judgment, and an ability to build and maintain strong professional relationshipswithin the company, with customers, and others Working knowledge of intellectual property, data governance and privacy matters High professional and personal standards, and a commitment to inclusiveness Attention to detail and an ability to view legal issues within the context of businessobjectives A passion for team work and customer success - at Kong we win together and work asone Team A sense of humour! What is a Konger? We are a group of makers, thinkers, and doers focused on helping today's developers build tomorrow's technology. Our teams work on the bleeding edge of API innovation to provide our users with a central nervous system for data and services. We put design at the heart of everything we do, and we're relentlessly focused on creating beautiful experiences for our customers. That's why technology companies, major banks, e-commerce innovators, and government agencies put Kong in front of their most important web applications. We believe in the power of Open Source and everything it stands for. That's why developers around the world enthusiastically contribute on top of our open-source platform. We are passionate about solving challenges that will fundamentally shape the future of technology, and we're looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you believe in taking ownership of your work, making an impact, and having fun along the way, we would love to talk to you.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to power the World's connections? About Kong: Kong offers the leading API and service lifecycle management platform for modern software architectures. We power trillions of transactions daily for leading organizations through our end-to-end API platform. Our growing team of engineers and tech professionals work passionately to drive the future of API innovation and service control platforms to help our community and our customers stay at the forefront of technology and innovation. Kong is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by leading investors like Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures and Tiger Global. About the role: We are looking for an experienced commercial and generalist lawyer to join as anearly member of Kong's legal team, responsible for helping support Kong's salesgrowth. In this role, you will be a trusted partner to the EMEA revenue teams. Youwill also have the opportunity to provide support to our APAC sales team until wehave a legal team member in that region. You will draft, structure and negotiatecustomer contracts with some of the world's biggest brands in financial services,technology, e-commerce and other industries. You will be called on to assess legaland business risks, make sound decisions, and provide advice on a broad range ofissues in areas such as SaaS, privacy, security, alliances, open-source softwareand intellectual property, and assist with other issues as they come up. You will also partner with the wider Kong Legal team to address other corporate,compliance and other legal issues, and help develop scalable, global processes. You will report to Kong's Senior Director, Legal, EMEA and APAC, based inLondon, UK. We can hire in London, Paris, Germany or UK Remote What you will be doing: Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to Kong's EMEA sales team, Support our APAC sales team as needed Lead complex cross-border commercial transactions with sophisticated counterpartieslocated across Europe and APAC Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of other commercial agreements Help ensure compliance with a variety of laws and regulations impacting our enterprisesoftware and SaaS offerings, including intellectual property, privacy, security andgovernment contracting Partner with Finance, Sales Ops and Deal Ops to support the end-to-end contractnegotiation and close process Advise internal teams on legal matters and provide general commercial legal advice, aswell as providing training and enablement to our growing Go to Market organization And any additional challenges and tasks to help support Kong's growth What you'll bring: Law degree, and member in good standing in England and Wales, France or Sweden(international legal experience a huge plus) Minimum 4-6 years of experience practicing law both with a law firm and in-house(preferably with late-stage private and/or early-stage public technology companies) Demonstrated experience in negotiating and closing complex software and SaaScontracts with large, sophisticated customers Great judgment, and an ability to build and maintain strong professional relationshipswithin the company, with customers, and others Working knowledge of intellectual property, data governance and privacy matters High professional and personal standards, and a commitment to inclusiveness Attention to detail and an ability to view legal issues within the context of businessobjectives A passion for team work and customer success - at Kong we win together and work asone Team A sense of humour! What is a Konger? We are a group of makers, thinkers, and doers focused on helping today's developers build tomorrow's technology. Our teams work on the bleeding edge of API innovation to provide our users with a central nervous system for data and services. We put design at the heart of everything we do, and we're relentlessly focused on creating beautiful experiences for our customers. That's why technology companies, major banks, e-commerce innovators, and government agencies put Kong in front of their most important web applications. We believe in the power of Open Source and everything it stands for. That's why developers around the world enthusiastically contribute on top of our open-source platform. We are passionate about solving challenges that will fundamentally shape the future of technology, and we're looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you believe in taking ownership of your work, making an impact, and having fun along the way, we would love to talk to you.
Pricing Manager Location: Luton Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 per annum + bonus + benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid: 2 day per week in the office The Role: We are partnering with a global growing company seeking a dedicated and skilled Finance Manager to join their team in head office. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this pivotal role involves providing thorough evaluation of business performance, as well as supporting critical projects through a high level of stakeholder engagement and business partnering. What you will do: Assist in developing pricing policies, ensuring their correct adoption, and enhancing client profitability through detailed overviews and follow-ups on recommendations. Conduct bench marking and market research to identify competitive edges and investment opportunities. Foster a business partnership to augment impact and business performance, including through stakeholder management and influencing commercial strategies. Analyse and review pricing assumptions, identifying potential risks and opportunities for the business. Regularly review and improve internal processes and reporting mechanisms to ensure efficiency, meet internal requirements, and promote continuous improvement. About you: Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA Strong pricing & bids experience; Familiar with bids processes and customer interactions e.g RFI/RFP frameworks; Strong business partner with good commercial acumen and stakeholder influence; Good at modelling in excel/googlesheets; Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
May 05, 2024
Full time
Pricing Manager Location: Luton Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 per annum + bonus + benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid: 2 day per week in the office The Role: We are partnering with a global growing company seeking a dedicated and skilled Finance Manager to join their team in head office. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this pivotal role involves providing thorough evaluation of business performance, as well as supporting critical projects through a high level of stakeholder engagement and business partnering. What you will do: Assist in developing pricing policies, ensuring their correct adoption, and enhancing client profitability through detailed overviews and follow-ups on recommendations. Conduct bench marking and market research to identify competitive edges and investment opportunities. Foster a business partnership to augment impact and business performance, including through stakeholder management and influencing commercial strategies. Analyse and review pricing assumptions, identifying potential risks and opportunities for the business. Regularly review and improve internal processes and reporting mechanisms to ensure efficiency, meet internal requirements, and promote continuous improvement. About you: Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA Strong pricing & bids experience; Familiar with bids processes and customer interactions e.g RFI/RFP frameworks; Strong business partner with good commercial acumen and stakeholder influence; Good at modelling in excel/googlesheets; Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
We have an exciting opportunity available for a FP&A Manager to join our expanding team at our well-established and growing Main Contractor Construction Company based in Corby, Northamptonshire. 7formation is a rapidly expanding nationwide construction and fit out company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and growth. We work with clients such as Next, Adidas, DFS, Travis Perkins to name but a few! Find out more about our extensive client portfolio on our website. The FP&A Manager role 7formation Ltd is looking for a FP&A Manager to drive growth, support decision-making and provide planning leadership and support across the business. This hands-on role will lead financial planning, forecasting and analysis, navigating between the fine operational details and the bigger picture of 7formation's future plans. Main responsibilities of the FP&A Manager include: Supporting the delivery of forecasting and budgeting processes Providing fact-based analysis to support financial and commercial proposals Producing financial analysis to influence business plans and enable key decisions to be made Identifying trends and business opportunities, raising ideas and championing process improvements, as well as cost saving initiatives to meet business objectives Working together with the Finance Director for monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and budgeting Collaborating in the production of the monthly finance pack Analysing accounting, budgeting, and finance reports Building and maintaining financial models to support business planning and forecasting Analysing large data sets from multiple sources to identify trends and insights Producing high-quality and accurate analysis to both financial and non-financial stakeholders Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business Continuously improving processes and systems to drive efficiency and effectiveness Developing a deep understanding of variances in actual performance versus plans and influence across departments to maximise business outcomes. In particular, facilitate data-driven decision making by ensuring key decision makers access appropriate operational and financial analysis to identify opportunities and measure performance Developing a model that analyses project management utilisation Our ideal FP&A Manager will have the below skills and experience: Part of fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong knowledge of planning and performance processes, including annual budget, periodic forecast and business reviews Strong working knowledge of accounting, controlling and finance operations Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate commercial plans and activities into relevant financial models and analyses Experience of building Excel models and using advanced ERP systems is essential Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust at senior level and act as a change agent across teams Experience driving process change with non-finance stakeholders and continually striving for best in class processes Excellent time management, and managing multiple priorities A resilient character who can thrive in a high paced and energetic environment Desire to understand the details of the Business and help bring 7formation's ambitious plans to life A natural team player with well-developed interpersonal skills, able to promote good team working and co-operation Able to deliver with exceptional levels of accuracy, placing a high regard on achieving excellence Ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence upwards Experience within the Construction industry would be preferential but is not essential Experience with Power BI is beneficial If you feel you have the skills and experience to becomeour FP&A Manager, then please click 'Apply' today! We'd love to hear from you! We are a 'Disability Confident Committed' employer. No agencies please, we will reach out if we require assistance with this role.
May 05, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity available for a FP&A Manager to join our expanding team at our well-established and growing Main Contractor Construction Company based in Corby, Northamptonshire. 7formation is a rapidly expanding nationwide construction and fit out company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and growth. We work with clients such as Next, Adidas, DFS, Travis Perkins to name but a few! Find out more about our extensive client portfolio on our website. The FP&A Manager role 7formation Ltd is looking for a FP&A Manager to drive growth, support decision-making and provide planning leadership and support across the business. This hands-on role will lead financial planning, forecasting and analysis, navigating between the fine operational details and the bigger picture of 7formation's future plans. Main responsibilities of the FP&A Manager include: Supporting the delivery of forecasting and budgeting processes Providing fact-based analysis to support financial and commercial proposals Producing financial analysis to influence business plans and enable key decisions to be made Identifying trends and business opportunities, raising ideas and championing process improvements, as well as cost saving initiatives to meet business objectives Working together with the Finance Director for monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and budgeting Collaborating in the production of the monthly finance pack Analysing accounting, budgeting, and finance reports Building and maintaining financial models to support business planning and forecasting Analysing large data sets from multiple sources to identify trends and insights Producing high-quality and accurate analysis to both financial and non-financial stakeholders Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business Continuously improving processes and systems to drive efficiency and effectiveness Developing a deep understanding of variances in actual performance versus plans and influence across departments to maximise business outcomes. In particular, facilitate data-driven decision making by ensuring key decision makers access appropriate operational and financial analysis to identify opportunities and measure performance Developing a model that analyses project management utilisation Our ideal FP&A Manager will have the below skills and experience: Part of fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong knowledge of planning and performance processes, including annual budget, periodic forecast and business reviews Strong working knowledge of accounting, controlling and finance operations Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate commercial plans and activities into relevant financial models and analyses Experience of building Excel models and using advanced ERP systems is essential Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust at senior level and act as a change agent across teams Experience driving process change with non-finance stakeholders and continually striving for best in class processes Excellent time management, and managing multiple priorities A resilient character who can thrive in a high paced and energetic environment Desire to understand the details of the Business and help bring 7formation's ambitious plans to life A natural team player with well-developed interpersonal skills, able to promote good team working and co-operation Able to deliver with exceptional levels of accuracy, placing a high regard on achieving excellence Ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence upwards Experience within the Construction industry would be preferential but is not essential Experience with Power BI is beneficial If you feel you have the skills and experience to becomeour FP&A Manager, then please click 'Apply' today! We'd love to hear from you! We are a 'Disability Confident Committed' employer. No agencies please, we will reach out if we require assistance with this role.
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.
Primary Location: London Seeking A Varied Role In A Collaborative, Multi-Disciplinary Team? We are looking for a talented Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join the team. Ideally with an interest in, or experience of, working across different sectors, predominantly commercial and residential. Engineering Exceptional Environmental Solutions for Buildings is what we do each and every day for all of our clients, often on renowned and award winning projects see our portfolio . About you: You excel in engineering design, are comfortable leading projects from inception to completion, working with minimal supervision. You can also assist with planning and managing appropriate resource to deliver projects, and: prepare conceptual designs of HV and LV electrical systems, lighting, fire alarms be responsible for equipment selection/calculations develop the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define electrical systems assist with preparation of the client brief work across multiple projects at any one time, prioritising work to ensure timely delivery give technical presentations to the professional team manage site coordination meetings with contractors support directors with ongoing development of improved standards and procedures within the company build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships have a good level of oral and written communication (excellent report writing skills, in particular) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally demonstrate a thorough understanding of project costing principles and control changes during project development Key Responsibilities With regards to design, you'll be: designing safe, economical and reliable electical systems meeting contractual scope of work and complying with applicable standards and regulations developing the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specs and product schedules to define electrical systems. coordinating electrical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, mechanical + public health) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions checking tender submissions, drawings and technical submittals to ensure quality of products and equipment are in accordance with design. undertaking site visits to monitor progress against the design assisting subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specs and resolving problems during construction You'll also be involved with elements of management, finance, project interface and marketing and business development, such as: working within the team, managing medium-sized projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials coordinating junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership and help to identify opportunities for them to develop representing Mecserve at design team and client meetings liaising with clients and others and maintaining a project overview at all times utilising financial skills regarding costing principles, whilst controlling changes during the project, and negotiating necessary additional fees attending networking events, and assisting with relevant articles and updates Technical Knowledge and Skills You'll have: a good understanding of: BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM and renewable technologies other MEP engineering disciplines sufficient to understand their impact in the overall design, and converse at a high level CDM Regulations, specifically the Designers requirements proficiency in the use of: Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook Hevacomp or IES the inclination to learn AutoCAD and Revit attained or are working towards Chartered status ability to undertake CPD by reading technical journals, attending relevant IEE/CIBSE technical seminars from time to time and attending in house seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge If this sounds like you, then please fill out the form on this page, sending us a brief covering message outlining your suitability and a copy of your CV in Word or PDF format. Mecserve is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Application Form Job role applied for: Your name: Current company name (if applicable) : Phone number: Preferred method of contact: Message Attach CV (max size 1Mb) Privacy Notice for Job Applicants In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), please click here to read our policy on the types of data we may process for job applicants.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Primary Location: London Seeking A Varied Role In A Collaborative, Multi-Disciplinary Team? We are looking for a talented Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join the team. Ideally with an interest in, or experience of, working across different sectors, predominantly commercial and residential. Engineering Exceptional Environmental Solutions for Buildings is what we do each and every day for all of our clients, often on renowned and award winning projects see our portfolio . About you: You excel in engineering design, are comfortable leading projects from inception to completion, working with minimal supervision. You can also assist with planning and managing appropriate resource to deliver projects, and: prepare conceptual designs of HV and LV electrical systems, lighting, fire alarms be responsible for equipment selection/calculations develop the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define electrical systems assist with preparation of the client brief work across multiple projects at any one time, prioritising work to ensure timely delivery give technical presentations to the professional team manage site coordination meetings with contractors support directors with ongoing development of improved standards and procedures within the company build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships have a good level of oral and written communication (excellent report writing skills, in particular) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally demonstrate a thorough understanding of project costing principles and control changes during project development Key Responsibilities With regards to design, you'll be: designing safe, economical and reliable electical systems meeting contractual scope of work and complying with applicable standards and regulations developing the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specs and product schedules to define electrical systems. coordinating electrical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, mechanical + public health) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions checking tender submissions, drawings and technical submittals to ensure quality of products and equipment are in accordance with design. undertaking site visits to monitor progress against the design assisting subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specs and resolving problems during construction You'll also be involved with elements of management, finance, project interface and marketing and business development, such as: working within the team, managing medium-sized projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials coordinating junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership and help to identify opportunities for them to develop representing Mecserve at design team and client meetings liaising with clients and others and maintaining a project overview at all times utilising financial skills regarding costing principles, whilst controlling changes during the project, and negotiating necessary additional fees attending networking events, and assisting with relevant articles and updates Technical Knowledge and Skills You'll have: a good understanding of: BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM and renewable technologies other MEP engineering disciplines sufficient to understand their impact in the overall design, and converse at a high level CDM Regulations, specifically the Designers requirements proficiency in the use of: Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook Hevacomp or IES the inclination to learn AutoCAD and Revit attained or are working towards Chartered status ability to undertake CPD by reading technical journals, attending relevant IEE/CIBSE technical seminars from time to time and attending in house seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge If this sounds like you, then please fill out the form on this page, sending us a brief covering message outlining your suitability and a copy of your CV in Word or PDF format. Mecserve is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Application Form Job role applied for: Your name: Current company name (if applicable) : Phone number: Preferred method of contact: Message Attach CV (max size 1Mb) Privacy Notice for Job Applicants In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), please click here to read our policy on the types of data we may process for job applicants.
Your new company My client is looking for. We have an exciting vacancy for an experienced, self-motivated Executive PA. The successful applicant will report to the Finance Director with primary responsibilities to the Managing Director, FD, and the executive group. Your new role Duties will include: Co-ordinating and arranging meetings for the executive team and Board of directors. Planning and coordinating VIP visits and events. Correspondence and administration, managing the diary and daily email traffic for the Managing Director. Companies House admin, web-filing and other Company Secretarial administration as required by the FD/Company Secretary and admin relating to the employee home loan scheme. Producing a wide range of documents and reports and managing high-level administrative tasks and communications. Diary management for key meetings and events, including board, executive meetings, and so on. Travel arrangements and hotel bookings for the MD, FD and were relevant to the executive team. Minute-taking and transcription for regular executive meetings, pension scheme Trustee meetings and others, as required. Assisting the Sales Director and Marketing Director with arrangements for staff conferences, and corporate events as required. Working with discretion, in a confidential environment, working under pressure and to deadlines. What you'll need to succeed MS Office, Sharepoint, Teams, document production Minute taking & transcription Fast, accurate word-processing skills Excellent written English skills Shorthand skills advantageous Good communicator - acting as a gatekeeper for the Managing Director Experience of working in a commercial environment - ideal sectors are financial services and construction. Excellent organisation, and time-management skills. Project management skills are advantageous (not essential). Self-motivated, team player, good customer service skills. What you'll get in return Paying £30,000 Hybrid working is available (3 days office/2 home). 5 days Monday-Friday, 37.50 hours per week 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, up to 5 service days after eligibility. Pension Scheme (15% employer contribution) Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 15%) Personal and home loan schemes Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme Private dental scheme Subsidised gym on-site at HQ NatWest Share schemes and Awards Employee discounts via My Staff Shop Charity day/volunteering Death in Service 4 x salary benefits Generous sick pay and permanent health insurance schemes after eligibility Enhanced maternity pay after eligibility. Long Service cash awards from 3 years. Free car parking. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 04, 2024
Full time
Your new company My client is looking for. We have an exciting vacancy for an experienced, self-motivated Executive PA. The successful applicant will report to the Finance Director with primary responsibilities to the Managing Director, FD, and the executive group. Your new role Duties will include: Co-ordinating and arranging meetings for the executive team and Board of directors. Planning and coordinating VIP visits and events. Correspondence and administration, managing the diary and daily email traffic for the Managing Director. Companies House admin, web-filing and other Company Secretarial administration as required by the FD/Company Secretary and admin relating to the employee home loan scheme. Producing a wide range of documents and reports and managing high-level administrative tasks and communications. Diary management for key meetings and events, including board, executive meetings, and so on. Travel arrangements and hotel bookings for the MD, FD and were relevant to the executive team. Minute-taking and transcription for regular executive meetings, pension scheme Trustee meetings and others, as required. Assisting the Sales Director and Marketing Director with arrangements for staff conferences, and corporate events as required. Working with discretion, in a confidential environment, working under pressure and to deadlines. What you'll need to succeed MS Office, Sharepoint, Teams, document production Minute taking & transcription Fast, accurate word-processing skills Excellent written English skills Shorthand skills advantageous Good communicator - acting as a gatekeeper for the Managing Director Experience of working in a commercial environment - ideal sectors are financial services and construction. Excellent organisation, and time-management skills. Project management skills are advantageous (not essential). Self-motivated, team player, good customer service skills. What you'll get in return Paying £30,000 Hybrid working is available (3 days office/2 home). 5 days Monday-Friday, 37.50 hours per week 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, up to 5 service days after eligibility. Pension Scheme (15% employer contribution) Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 15%) Personal and home loan schemes Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme Private dental scheme Subsidised gym on-site at HQ NatWest Share schemes and Awards Employee discounts via My Staff Shop Charity day/volunteering Death in Service 4 x salary benefits Generous sick pay and permanent health insurance schemes after eligibility Enhanced maternity pay after eligibility. Long Service cash awards from 3 years. Free car parking. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Strong IT skills to include MS Office, Teams and Sharepoint Ability to produce accurate and clear documents Excellent organization and time management skills A fantastic opening has arisen for an Executive Personal Assistant to join a global organisation based in Staffordshire that offers a fantastic working environment and a wealth of attractive benefits. As the Executive PA, you will be responsible for: Co-ordinating and arranging meetings for the executive team and Board of Directors Planning and coordinating VIP visits and events Correspondence and administration diary management and addressing daily email correspondence for the MD Administration of Companies House information including web filing and other Company secretarial admin Administration of employee home loan scheme The production of various documents and reports The management of high-level admin tasks and communications Key meeting and events diary management to include Board meetings and Executive meetings Travel arrangements and hotel bookings Taking accurate meeting minutes, typing and distributing for regular meetings which will include Pension Trust meetings amongst others Providing assistance to the Sales Director and Marketing Director for staff conferences and corporate events Working with the highest level of discretion in a confidential environment Working to deadlines and under pressure For the Executive PA role, it would be good to see candidates with: Strong IT skills including MS Office, Teams, and Sharepoint Ability to produce accurate and clear documents Excellent written English skills Speedy and accurate word-processing skills Ability to take accurate minutes and transcribe these - shorthand skills would be advantageous Strong communication skills - able to act as a "gatekeeper" for the MD Excellent organization and time management skills Experience working in a commercial environment, ideally financial services, and construction Project management experience would be advantageous Team player who is self-motivated and proactive Good customer service skills Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Salary: Competitive SalaryThis role is commutable from Stoke on Trent, Longton, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Stone, Leek, Ashbourne, Derby, and Burton upon Trent. Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Strong IT skills to include MS Office, Teams and Sharepoint Ability to produce accurate and clear documents Excellent organization and time management skills A fantastic opening has arisen for an Executive Personal Assistant to join a global organisation based in Staffordshire that offers a fantastic working environment and a wealth of attractive benefits. As the Executive PA, you will be responsible for: Co-ordinating and arranging meetings for the executive team and Board of Directors Planning and coordinating VIP visits and events Correspondence and administration diary management and addressing daily email correspondence for the MD Administration of Companies House information including web filing and other Company secretarial admin Administration of employee home loan scheme The production of various documents and reports The management of high-level admin tasks and communications Key meeting and events diary management to include Board meetings and Executive meetings Travel arrangements and hotel bookings Taking accurate meeting minutes, typing and distributing for regular meetings which will include Pension Trust meetings amongst others Providing assistance to the Sales Director and Marketing Director for staff conferences and corporate events Working with the highest level of discretion in a confidential environment Working to deadlines and under pressure For the Executive PA role, it would be good to see candidates with: Strong IT skills including MS Office, Teams, and Sharepoint Ability to produce accurate and clear documents Excellent written English skills Speedy and accurate word-processing skills Ability to take accurate minutes and transcribe these - shorthand skills would be advantageous Strong communication skills - able to act as a "gatekeeper" for the MD Excellent organization and time management skills Experience working in a commercial environment, ideally financial services, and construction Project management experience would be advantageous Team player who is self-motivated and proactive Good customer service skills Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Salary: Competitive SalaryThis role is commutable from Stoke on Trent, Longton, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Stone, Leek, Ashbourne, Derby, and Burton upon Trent. Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.
Role Title Commercial Management Accountant Stafford 55,000 - 65,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working Role Profile The role operates in a busy environment with multiple demands on time and resources. The dynamic nature of the business requires adaptability and flexibility, whilst at the same time adhering to pre-defined deadlines, legislative and regulatory requirements. The role requires regular interaction with relevant stakeholders and representing the company in a professional capacity at all times. The applicant should be self-motivated, with a can-do attitude and bring enthusiasm, diligence & aptitude to the role. Continuation of study will be supported for the right candidate. Working within main FP&A department, covering broad range of commercial aspects, including but not limited to; Pricing / Margin : Maintain current pricing structure / price lists - ensuring tie to Commercial Contracts Assist with pricing for tender negotiations Support sign off of Trading Agreements. Prepare (& eventually lead) monthly pricing meeting with Commercial Teams (supported by FP&A Manager) Perform Pricing Analysis in all Business Streams; agree actions with Commercial Director / Rebates: Management of customer rebate process within SAP Raising of rebate credit documentation Reconciling Rebate provisions Liaison with commercial to ensure rebate contracts reviewed and aligned to SAP Reporting: Publish Summary Daily; Weekly & Monthly Sales & Margin Reports Promotional analysis / approval / tracking to ensure maintaining required margin Preparation and updating of Customer & Market levels P&L's monthly / as required Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance role Working knowledge of SAP Part Qualified CIMA or equivalent Computer and IT literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the use of formulas A strong analytical mind-set Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise effectively is essential. Ability to work across range of departments / levels of hierarchy Influencing and strong communication skills are also a pre-requisite Desirable : SAP BI knowledge Graduate calibre with focus on further financial based qualifications Experience of management accounts Previous experience in a similar industry Client information Exceptional high growth international manufacturing operation based in Staffordshire Remuneration 55,000 - 65,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able
May 04, 2024
Full time
Role Title Commercial Management Accountant Stafford 55,000 - 65,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working Role Profile The role operates in a busy environment with multiple demands on time and resources. The dynamic nature of the business requires adaptability and flexibility, whilst at the same time adhering to pre-defined deadlines, legislative and regulatory requirements. The role requires regular interaction with relevant stakeholders and representing the company in a professional capacity at all times. The applicant should be self-motivated, with a can-do attitude and bring enthusiasm, diligence & aptitude to the role. Continuation of study will be supported for the right candidate. Working within main FP&A department, covering broad range of commercial aspects, including but not limited to; Pricing / Margin : Maintain current pricing structure / price lists - ensuring tie to Commercial Contracts Assist with pricing for tender negotiations Support sign off of Trading Agreements. Prepare (& eventually lead) monthly pricing meeting with Commercial Teams (supported by FP&A Manager) Perform Pricing Analysis in all Business Streams; agree actions with Commercial Director / Rebates: Management of customer rebate process within SAP Raising of rebate credit documentation Reconciling Rebate provisions Liaison with commercial to ensure rebate contracts reviewed and aligned to SAP Reporting: Publish Summary Daily; Weekly & Monthly Sales & Margin Reports Promotional analysis / approval / tracking to ensure maintaining required margin Preparation and updating of Customer & Market levels P&L's monthly / as required Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance role Working knowledge of SAP Part Qualified CIMA or equivalent Computer and IT literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the use of formulas A strong analytical mind-set Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise effectively is essential. Ability to work across range of departments / levels of hierarchy Influencing and strong communication skills are also a pre-requisite Desirable : SAP BI knowledge Graduate calibre with focus on further financial based qualifications Experience of management accounts Previous experience in a similar industry Client information Exceptional high growth international manufacturing operation based in Staffordshire Remuneration 55,000 - 65,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able
Grafton Banks Finance are working with a growing commercial business with offices on the outskirts of Chichester, West Sussex to recruit a Finance Assistant on a full-time permanent basis. Offering some flexible working and reporting into the Finance Director you will be responsible for supporting with the smooth running of the company's finances. Duties and Responsibilities will include: Account's payable function - processing supplier invoices, arranging approval, scheduling supplier payment runs Dealing with supplier reconciliations/queries promptly by telephone and email Process employee expense claims Bookkeeping activities including recording transactions in accounting system. Bank reconciliations Ownership of month end process Assistance with monthly management accounts Processing quarterly VAT returns Processing monthly CIS returns Input monthly payroll journals. Providing assistance with annual statutory audit and other ad hoc inspections by reporting bodies Conducting ad hoc reports for the team General office admin tasks The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar job within a varied finance role. You will need to have working experience of an accounting package such as Sage, Access, or similar software alongside good working knowledge of Excel. You will need to have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to multitask, work well under pressure and working with willingness, accuracy and attention to detail. For your experience you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package alongside excellent on the job training alongside some flexible working 1 day from home 4 days in the office.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Grafton Banks Finance are working with a growing commercial business with offices on the outskirts of Chichester, West Sussex to recruit a Finance Assistant on a full-time permanent basis. Offering some flexible working and reporting into the Finance Director you will be responsible for supporting with the smooth running of the company's finances. Duties and Responsibilities will include: Account's payable function - processing supplier invoices, arranging approval, scheduling supplier payment runs Dealing with supplier reconciliations/queries promptly by telephone and email Process employee expense claims Bookkeeping activities including recording transactions in accounting system. Bank reconciliations Ownership of month end process Assistance with monthly management accounts Processing quarterly VAT returns Processing monthly CIS returns Input monthly payroll journals. Providing assistance with annual statutory audit and other ad hoc inspections by reporting bodies Conducting ad hoc reports for the team General office admin tasks The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar job within a varied finance role. You will need to have working experience of an accounting package such as Sage, Access, or similar software alongside good working knowledge of Excel. You will need to have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to multitask, work well under pressure and working with willingness, accuracy and attention to detail. For your experience you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package alongside excellent on the job training alongside some flexible working 1 day from home 4 days in the office.
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.
Our client is a highly prestigious specialist finance company with a very strong portfolio, based in exceptional offices in a beautiful location in Staffordshire. They are currently seeking an Executive PA, supporting the MD, FD and executive group. Hybrid working is on offer with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Main Responsibilities Co-ordinating and arranging meetings for the executive team and Board of directors. Planning and coordinating VIP visits and events. Correspondence and administration, managing the diary and daily email traffic for the Managing Director. Companies House admin, web-filing and other Company Secretarial administration as required by the FD/Company Secretary Producing a wide range of documents and reports and managing high-level administrative tasks and communications. Diary management for key meetings and events including board, executive meetings Travel arrangements and hotel bookings Minute-taking and transcription for regular executive meetings Assisting the Sales Director and Marketing Director with arrangements for staff conferences and corporate events as required. Working with discretion, in a confidential environment, working under pressure and to deadlines. Key Requirements Excellent knowledge of MS office, Sharepoint, Teams, document production Minute taking & transcription with fast, accurate word-processing skills Excellent written English skills Shorthand skills advantageous Good communicator - acting as a gatekeeper for the Managing Director Experience of working in a commercial environment Excellent organisation and time-management skills, self-motivated, team player, good customer service skills. Main Benefits: Competitive salary 5 days Monday-Friday, 37.50 hours per week 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, up to 5 service days after eligibility. Pension Scheme (15% employer contribution) Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 15%) Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme Death in Service 4 x salary benefits Generous sick pay and permanent health insurance schemes after eligibility Enhanced maternity pay after eligibility. Long Service cash awards from 3 years. Free car parking.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Our client is a highly prestigious specialist finance company with a very strong portfolio, based in exceptional offices in a beautiful location in Staffordshire. They are currently seeking an Executive PA, supporting the MD, FD and executive group. Hybrid working is on offer with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Main Responsibilities Co-ordinating and arranging meetings for the executive team and Board of directors. Planning and coordinating VIP visits and events. Correspondence and administration, managing the diary and daily email traffic for the Managing Director. Companies House admin, web-filing and other Company Secretarial administration as required by the FD/Company Secretary Producing a wide range of documents and reports and managing high-level administrative tasks and communications. Diary management for key meetings and events including board, executive meetings Travel arrangements and hotel bookings Minute-taking and transcription for regular executive meetings Assisting the Sales Director and Marketing Director with arrangements for staff conferences and corporate events as required. Working with discretion, in a confidential environment, working under pressure and to deadlines. Key Requirements Excellent knowledge of MS office, Sharepoint, Teams, document production Minute taking & transcription with fast, accurate word-processing skills Excellent written English skills Shorthand skills advantageous Good communicator - acting as a gatekeeper for the Managing Director Experience of working in a commercial environment Excellent organisation and time-management skills, self-motivated, team player, good customer service skills. Main Benefits: Competitive salary 5 days Monday-Friday, 37.50 hours per week 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, up to 5 service days after eligibility. Pension Scheme (15% employer contribution) Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 15%) Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme Death in Service 4 x salary benefits Generous sick pay and permanent health insurance schemes after eligibility Enhanced maternity pay after eligibility. Long Service cash awards from 3 years. Free car parking.
Job Title: Executive PA Location: Rocester, Staffordshire, UK (Hybrid Working) Salary: £28,000-£30,000 We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Executive PA. This role is to support the finance director for a Finance provider located in Rocester, Staffordshire. Our successful applicant will report to the Finance Director, with primary responsibilities to the Managing Director, FD, and the executive group. Hybrid working arrangements (3 days office/2 days home) are available for this role. Key Responsibilities: Coordinating and arranging meetings for the executive team and Board of directors. Planning and coordinating VIP visits and events. Managing the diary and daily email traffic for the Managing Director. Handling Companies House admin, web-filing, and other Company Secretarial administration as required by the FD/Company Secretary. Producing a wide range of documents and reports and managing high-level administrative tasks and communications. Diary management for key meetings and events including board and executive meetings. Making travel arrangements and hotel bookings for the MD, FD, and executive team. Minute-taking and transcription for regular executive meetings and other meetings as required. Assisting the Sales Director and Marketing Director with arrangements for staff conferences and corporate events. Working with discretion in a confidential environment, under pressure, and to deadlines. Skills Required: Proficiency in MS Office, Sharepoint, Teams, and document production. Experience in minute-taking and transcription. Fast, accurate word-processing skills. Excellent written English skills. Shorthand skills advantageous. Strong communication skills, acting as a gatekeeper for the Managing Director. Pay & Benefits: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Full-time position (Monday to Friday, 37.50 hours per week). 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with up to 5 service days after eligibility. Pension Scheme (15% employer contribution). Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 15%). Personal and home loan schemes. Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme. Private dental scheme. Subsidised gym on-site at HQ. NatWest Share schemes and Awards. Employee discounts via My Staff Shop. Charity day/volunteering opportunities. Death in Service benefits (4 x salary). Generous sick pay and permanent health insurance schemes after eligibility. Enhanced maternity pay after eligibility. Long Service cash awards from 3 years. Free car parking. If you have experience working in a commercial environment, particularly in financial services or construction, excellent organisation and time-management skills, and are a self-motivated team player with good customer service skills, we encourage you to apply for this role. Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded. Note: Interested candidates should apply with their updated CV. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further discussion.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Executive PA Location: Rocester, Staffordshire, UK (Hybrid Working) Salary: £28,000-£30,000 We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Executive PA. This role is to support the finance director for a Finance provider located in Rocester, Staffordshire. Our successful applicant will report to the Finance Director, with primary responsibilities to the Managing Director, FD, and the executive group. Hybrid working arrangements (3 days office/2 days home) are available for this role. Key Responsibilities: Coordinating and arranging meetings for the executive team and Board of directors. Planning and coordinating VIP visits and events. Managing the diary and daily email traffic for the Managing Director. Handling Companies House admin, web-filing, and other Company Secretarial administration as required by the FD/Company Secretary. Producing a wide range of documents and reports and managing high-level administrative tasks and communications. Diary management for key meetings and events including board and executive meetings. Making travel arrangements and hotel bookings for the MD, FD, and executive team. Minute-taking and transcription for regular executive meetings and other meetings as required. Assisting the Sales Director and Marketing Director with arrangements for staff conferences and corporate events. Working with discretion in a confidential environment, under pressure, and to deadlines. Skills Required: Proficiency in MS Office, Sharepoint, Teams, and document production. Experience in minute-taking and transcription. Fast, accurate word-processing skills. Excellent written English skills. Shorthand skills advantageous. Strong communication skills, acting as a gatekeeper for the Managing Director. Pay & Benefits: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Full-time position (Monday to Friday, 37.50 hours per week). 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with up to 5 service days after eligibility. Pension Scheme (15% employer contribution). Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 15%). Personal and home loan schemes. Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme. Private dental scheme. Subsidised gym on-site at HQ. NatWest Share schemes and Awards. Employee discounts via My Staff Shop. Charity day/volunteering opportunities. Death in Service benefits (4 x salary). Generous sick pay and permanent health insurance schemes after eligibility. Enhanced maternity pay after eligibility. Long Service cash awards from 3 years. Free car parking. If you have experience working in a commercial environment, particularly in financial services or construction, excellent organisation and time-management skills, and are a self-motivated team player with good customer service skills, we encourage you to apply for this role. Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded. Note: Interested candidates should apply with their updated CV. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further discussion.
Jisc is looking for a Group Internal Audit Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is Hybrid with the flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience About Us: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the role: Are you able to competently design and implement ongoing Audit programmes, with a view to focusing on overall risk management within an organisation, whilst supporting all internal audit work? If so, this role will be ideal for you. As Group Internal Audit Manager , you will be a part of the Office of the Chief Executive and accountable for the delivery of a high performing internal audit function. The scope of activities includes all operations across all directorates, and the audits performed cover operational process, financial processes and key business projects. Each year, a programme of audits will be drawn up with management and agreed. Responsibilities as our Group Internal Audit Manager: Working with all directorates in Jisc to develop an internal audit plan which covers Jisc's main areas of risk Delivering audit reports with recommendations which are practical, address control weakness and are agreed by management Conducting investigations into whistleblowing concerns and allegations of fraud and irregularities Reporting regularly to A&RCM (Audit and Risk Committee) and delivering an annual report on the adequacy and effectiveness of Jisc's internal controls and processes Line managing the internal auditor What we're looking for in our Group Internal Audit Manager: Excellent experience of developing annual audit plans, and performing risk-based audits in operational and financial areas In-depth knowledge and understanding of Risk and controls frameworks to mitigate risks whilst remaining commercial Previous experience of working at a senior level in an internal audit function, demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen A track record of leading a team, ideally within an internal audit function Extensive knowledge of current auditing techniques, internal audit standards, fraud awareness and professional ethical standards Knowledge of enterprise risk management, risks and controls. Problem solving skills to analyse operational, financial and non-financial information. Excellent communication skills and the ability to write and present reports to management and non-executives identifying improvements in controls and processes Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work at Jisc: At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. What can we offer you as our Group Internal Audit Manager? Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas A generous pension scheme A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment Financial well-being support The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores Cycle to work scheme Employee recognition awards and travel loans Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click 'apply' today to be forwarded to our online recruitment portal and become our new Group Internal Audit Manager. Thank you for your interest in Jisc.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Jisc is looking for a Group Internal Audit Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is Hybrid with the flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience About Us: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the role: Are you able to competently design and implement ongoing Audit programmes, with a view to focusing on overall risk management within an organisation, whilst supporting all internal audit work? If so, this role will be ideal for you. As Group Internal Audit Manager , you will be a part of the Office of the Chief Executive and accountable for the delivery of a high performing internal audit function. The scope of activities includes all operations across all directorates, and the audits performed cover operational process, financial processes and key business projects. Each year, a programme of audits will be drawn up with management and agreed. Responsibilities as our Group Internal Audit Manager: Working with all directorates in Jisc to develop an internal audit plan which covers Jisc's main areas of risk Delivering audit reports with recommendations which are practical, address control weakness and are agreed by management Conducting investigations into whistleblowing concerns and allegations of fraud and irregularities Reporting regularly to A&RCM (Audit and Risk Committee) and delivering an annual report on the adequacy and effectiveness of Jisc's internal controls and processes Line managing the internal auditor What we're looking for in our Group Internal Audit Manager: Excellent experience of developing annual audit plans, and performing risk-based audits in operational and financial areas In-depth knowledge and understanding of Risk and controls frameworks to mitigate risks whilst remaining commercial Previous experience of working at a senior level in an internal audit function, demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen A track record of leading a team, ideally within an internal audit function Extensive knowledge of current auditing techniques, internal audit standards, fraud awareness and professional ethical standards Knowledge of enterprise risk management, risks and controls. Problem solving skills to analyse operational, financial and non-financial information. Excellent communication skills and the ability to write and present reports to management and non-executives identifying improvements in controls and processes Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work at Jisc: At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. What can we offer you as our Group Internal Audit Manager? Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas A generous pension scheme A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment Financial well-being support The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores Cycle to work scheme Employee recognition awards and travel loans Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click 'apply' today to be forwarded to our online recruitment portal and become our new Group Internal Audit Manager. Thank you for your interest in Jisc.
SNG Formerly Sovereign Housing Association
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Are you an experienced FinanceBusiness Partner looking for an exciting new opportunity? Have you got expertise in Regeneration or Retrofitprojects? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Investment Finance team as FinanceBusiness Partner - Regeneration . With offices in Basingstoke and Bristol, we can be flexible on your base location. You'llshare your time between the office and home, as well as some travel being required between our offices, particularly our Basingstoke office. It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forceswith Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role Reporting to our Head of Finance - Strategic Asset Management, the focus of this role is to deliver commercial financedecisionsupport and performancemanagement for our large Regeneration and Retrofitprojects. You will provide timely, accurate and comprehensive internal financialinformation, commercial financial advice, financial modelling and financialanalysis to managers and senior executive teams. Responsibilities include: Leading on providing financial and commercial advice, support and modelling for Regeneration and Retrofitprojects, focusing on deal structure, tax implications, cashflows, key risks and mitigations, and return measures such as residual land value, profit margins, peak debt, ROCE, IRR and NPV Running sensitivity and scenarioanalysis on projects and assessing the viability of potential projects, to understand risks and optimise performance Working with the wider developmentfinance team to assess third-party Partner suitability Driving financialperformance and managing risk by business partnering with the business teams for Regeneration and Retrofit, and delivering insightful forward-looking MI Leading scrutiny of financialinformation for projects, making sure Directors fully understand project performance and are well placed to make informed decisions Delivering timely, clear and accurate cash flow forecasts to inform Treasury planning Working with Group Business Planning team to provide baseline models, data and assumptions for projects What we're looking for You'llhave proven experience in a similar role from within housing or real estate, with a strong track record of providing financial and commercial expertise successfully for Regeneration or Retrofitprojects. You'll also have: Significant investment appraisal expertise gained within the property / real estate or Housing sector Experience leadingfinancialsupport for large-scale projects Excellent track record for business partnering performance reporting, financial planning and stakeholdermanagement The ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallywith strong networking skills Strong financial modelling skills Knowledge of PowerBI is desirable Ideally, you'll be a Fully Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), or hold an equivalentpostgraduate accounting qualification What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced FinanceBusiness Partner looking for an exciting new opportunity? Have you got expertise in Regeneration or Retrofitprojects? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Investment Finance team as FinanceBusiness Partner - Regeneration . With offices in Basingstoke and Bristol, we can be flexible on your base location. You'llshare your time between the office and home, as well as some travel being required between our offices, particularly our Basingstoke office. It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forceswith Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role Reporting to our Head of Finance - Strategic Asset Management, the focus of this role is to deliver commercial financedecisionsupport and performancemanagement for our large Regeneration and Retrofitprojects. You will provide timely, accurate and comprehensive internal financialinformation, commercial financial advice, financial modelling and financialanalysis to managers and senior executive teams. Responsibilities include: Leading on providing financial and commercial advice, support and modelling for Regeneration and Retrofitprojects, focusing on deal structure, tax implications, cashflows, key risks and mitigations, and return measures such as residual land value, profit margins, peak debt, ROCE, IRR and NPV Running sensitivity and scenarioanalysis on projects and assessing the viability of potential projects, to understand risks and optimise performance Working with the wider developmentfinance team to assess third-party Partner suitability Driving financialperformance and managing risk by business partnering with the business teams for Regeneration and Retrofit, and delivering insightful forward-looking MI Leading scrutiny of financialinformation for projects, making sure Directors fully understand project performance and are well placed to make informed decisions Delivering timely, clear and accurate cash flow forecasts to inform Treasury planning Working with Group Business Planning team to provide baseline models, data and assumptions for projects What we're looking for You'llhave proven experience in a similar role from within housing or real estate, with a strong track record of providing financial and commercial expertise successfully for Regeneration or Retrofitprojects. You'll also have: Significant investment appraisal expertise gained within the property / real estate or Housing sector Experience leadingfinancialsupport for large-scale projects Excellent track record for business partnering performance reporting, financial planning and stakeholdermanagement The ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallywith strong networking skills Strong financial modelling skills Knowledge of PowerBI is desirable Ideally, you'll be a Fully Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), or hold an equivalentpostgraduate accounting qualification What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
Business Development Director - Invoice Finance - South Team Commercial & Private Banking Location Home County Home Ref # 21512 Closing Date 10-May-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Be accountable for delivering the Metro Bank brand and business model for Invoice Finance/Commercial Banking • Grow our Invoice Finance book by creating fans from business and commercial customers - you will achieve this through business development and promotion of the Metro Bank brand. Your routes to market are direct to bank business and commercial customers, direct to new customers and via referrals from brokers, accountants, and other intermediaries • Consistently deliver an amazing customer service, which in turn will create fans • Face a range of challenges from business development (lending) to deposit generation - you need to be able to build key relationships with other departments such as Credit, Lending and Securities, and Lending Operations • Make lending decisions to support Metro Bank's business goals whilst reinforcing the correct Metro Bank operational processes and ensuring we get things right the first time for the Customer And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Ability to maximise the customer relationship whilst being compliant during customer interactions with awareness of TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) • Detailed knowledge and understanding of the products we offer with a primary focus on invoice finance • Ability to understand financial accounts • Experience in preparing credit write ups and submitting deals to underwriting • Strong understanding of the invoice finance sector and experience structuring deals in this area (including factoring, invoice discounting, and asset based lending) • Excellent knowledge of commercial banking and lending with general commercial awareness • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ethos of providing amazing customer service • The ability to tell the Metro Bank story to new customers successfully and creating new fans as a result • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • We are keen to hear from you if you are returning from a career break! Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so we offer the opportunity for hybrid and flexible working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
May 03, 2024
Full time
Business Development Director - Invoice Finance - South Team Commercial & Private Banking Location Home County Home Ref # 21512 Closing Date 10-May-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Be accountable for delivering the Metro Bank brand and business model for Invoice Finance/Commercial Banking • Grow our Invoice Finance book by creating fans from business and commercial customers - you will achieve this through business development and promotion of the Metro Bank brand. Your routes to market are direct to bank business and commercial customers, direct to new customers and via referrals from brokers, accountants, and other intermediaries • Consistently deliver an amazing customer service, which in turn will create fans • Face a range of challenges from business development (lending) to deposit generation - you need to be able to build key relationships with other departments such as Credit, Lending and Securities, and Lending Operations • Make lending decisions to support Metro Bank's business goals whilst reinforcing the correct Metro Bank operational processes and ensuring we get things right the first time for the Customer And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Ability to maximise the customer relationship whilst being compliant during customer interactions with awareness of TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) • Detailed knowledge and understanding of the products we offer with a primary focus on invoice finance • Ability to understand financial accounts • Experience in preparing credit write ups and submitting deals to underwriting • Strong understanding of the invoice finance sector and experience structuring deals in this area (including factoring, invoice discounting, and asset based lending) • Excellent knowledge of commercial banking and lending with general commercial awareness • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ethos of providing amazing customer service • The ability to tell the Metro Bank story to new customers successfully and creating new fans as a result • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • We are keen to hear from you if you are returning from a career break! Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so we offer the opportunity for hybrid and flexible working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
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.
Are you interested in deploying and embedding an aspiring Contract Management Framework? The team/department The role sits within the Supplier Management team which is responsible for the ongoing management and continuous improvement of both the Supplier Management and Contract Management Strategies, Frameworks and working practices across the organisation. The team is part of the Procurement Department which is accountable for the selection and management of third-party suppliers to enable the delivery of Value for Money for the FCA, whilst ensuring compliance with procurement legislation. Procurement sits within the Finance Directorate. What you will be doing (the role) * Manage the design of the Contract Management Strategy and subsequent development (including external monitoring of contract management best practice), implementation, and ongoing oversight of the Contract Management Policy, operating model, framework and appropriate governance, ensuring ongoing organisational compliance * Oversee the development and implementation of the contract management processes, procedures, and associated roles & responsibilities and coach, mentor and provide guidance for all Contract Managers across the organisation * Undertake regular assurance reviews of compliance with the Contract Management Framework * Manage the integration of the emerging Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Framework into the Contract Management Framework, ensuring risk management practices complement and enhance contract management processes without creating conflicts * Maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders (eg Directors, Head of Departments, Managers) across all business areas, and where necessary with suppliers, ensuring adherence to the Contract Management Framework, whilst acting as the escalation for standard and complex queries * Extract and analyse information for reporting purposes (eg framework compliance MI, monitoring the financial health of key suppliers) What you will get from the role * Work for an organisation that serves the public and whose decisions directly affect the wellbeing of people, businesses and the UK economy - our strategic aim is to ensure that regulated markets function well and our operational goals are to protect consumers, protect financial markets and promote competition * Oversee the deployment and embedding of an aspiring Contract Management Programme in an organisation where senior stakeholders recognise the value such a programme can deliver * Be part of a team that is contributing to working to support the maturity and growth of the organisation by establishing robust contract management practices across the organisation * Work with and influence senior stakeholders across the FCA, with a mandate to play an increasing role in ensuring the FCA can deliver and demonstrate Value for Money from its supplier engagements Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your life cycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash. Core benefits that you will receive as standard are: * 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays * Private healthcare with Bupa * A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) * Life assurance of eight times your basic salary * Income protection We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations. The skills and experience you will have Minimum * Proven experience of Contract Management, with experience and track record of designing, developing and improving Contract Management Frameworks * Demonstrable evidence of building constructive relationships with key internal business stakeholders and suppliers at all levels, with the ability to influence Essential * Experience of working with contract management processes and systems, and associated governance requirements * Design, delivery and ongoing improvement of Contract Management Frameworks, roles, and procedures, ensuring engagement across all key stakeholders in the process * Commercial awareness and experience of working within the Public Contracts Regulations * Knowledge and experience of using procurement/purchasing systems * Make a strong personal impact, persuading with well-reasoned arguments and questioning where appropriate * Excellent consulting and relationship management skills. An ability to work comfortably at all levels of the organisation, identifying and managing key stakeholders across all business areas, building rapport and constructive relationships, and managing escalations. * Role model appropriate manager behaviours, values, and technical best practice across contract management * Ability to guide, support and mentor contract managers in line with the FCA's Contract Management Framework Multi-location As part of the FCA's on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing
May 03, 2024
Full time
Are you interested in deploying and embedding an aspiring Contract Management Framework? The team/department The role sits within the Supplier Management team which is responsible for the ongoing management and continuous improvement of both the Supplier Management and Contract Management Strategies, Frameworks and working practices across the organisation. The team is part of the Procurement Department which is accountable for the selection and management of third-party suppliers to enable the delivery of Value for Money for the FCA, whilst ensuring compliance with procurement legislation. Procurement sits within the Finance Directorate. What you will be doing (the role) * Manage the design of the Contract Management Strategy and subsequent development (including external monitoring of contract management best practice), implementation, and ongoing oversight of the Contract Management Policy, operating model, framework and appropriate governance, ensuring ongoing organisational compliance * Oversee the development and implementation of the contract management processes, procedures, and associated roles & responsibilities and coach, mentor and provide guidance for all Contract Managers across the organisation * Undertake regular assurance reviews of compliance with the Contract Management Framework * Manage the integration of the emerging Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Framework into the Contract Management Framework, ensuring risk management practices complement and enhance contract management processes without creating conflicts * Maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders (eg Directors, Head of Departments, Managers) across all business areas, and where necessary with suppliers, ensuring adherence to the Contract Management Framework, whilst acting as the escalation for standard and complex queries * Extract and analyse information for reporting purposes (eg framework compliance MI, monitoring the financial health of key suppliers) What you will get from the role * Work for an organisation that serves the public and whose decisions directly affect the wellbeing of people, businesses and the UK economy - our strategic aim is to ensure that regulated markets function well and our operational goals are to protect consumers, protect financial markets and promote competition * Oversee the deployment and embedding of an aspiring Contract Management Programme in an organisation where senior stakeholders recognise the value such a programme can deliver * Be part of a team that is contributing to working to support the maturity and growth of the organisation by establishing robust contract management practices across the organisation * Work with and influence senior stakeholders across the FCA, with a mandate to play an increasing role in ensuring the FCA can deliver and demonstrate Value for Money from its supplier engagements Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your life cycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash. Core benefits that you will receive as standard are: * 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays * Private healthcare with Bupa * A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) * Life assurance of eight times your basic salary * Income protection We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations. The skills and experience you will have Minimum * Proven experience of Contract Management, with experience and track record of designing, developing and improving Contract Management Frameworks * Demonstrable evidence of building constructive relationships with key internal business stakeholders and suppliers at all levels, with the ability to influence Essential * Experience of working with contract management processes and systems, and associated governance requirements * Design, delivery and ongoing improvement of Contract Management Frameworks, roles, and procedures, ensuring engagement across all key stakeholders in the process * Commercial awareness and experience of working within the Public Contracts Regulations * Knowledge and experience of using procurement/purchasing systems * Make a strong personal impact, persuading with well-reasoned arguments and questioning where appropriate * Excellent consulting and relationship management skills. An ability to work comfortably at all levels of the organisation, identifying and managing key stakeholders across all business areas, building rapport and constructive relationships, and managing escalations. * Role model appropriate manager behaviours, values, and technical best practice across contract management * Ability to guide, support and mentor contract managers in line with the FCA's Contract Management Framework Multi-location As part of the FCA's on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing
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.
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 .