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Risk Manager, Business Partner, Corporate Services, Governance, Assurance, Newcastle, £60,000 Risk Manager - Strategic Partner & Culture Champion6-month fixed term contract positionAre you a curious, forward-thinking risk professional who thrives on connecting dots others miss? Do you see risk not just as a compliance exercise, but as a strategic enabler? If so, we're looking for you.We're seeking a dynamic and proactive Risk Manager to embed a culture of intelligent risk-taking across our organisation. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you'll be a trusted advisor to our executive team and board, bringing insight, challenge, and clarity to the risks that matter most.This is more than a governance role. It's about business partnering, thought leadership, and engaging hearts and minds to build a resilient, risk-aware organisation that's ready for tomorrow. What You'll Be Doing Lead and evolve our enterprise risk management framework; making it robust, proportionate, and fit for purpose. Partner across the business to surface hidden risks, connect themes, and spark strategic conversations. Advise and influence senior leaders, risk owners, and teams on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. Own the risk register; ensuring it's accurate, insightful, and actively used to drive decision-making. Support governance by coordinating risk input to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and other forums. Build capability through training, storytelling, and engagement that demystifies risk and embeds it into everyday thinking. Horizon-scan for emerging risks; from policy shifts to reputational threats; and help the organisation stay ahead. Collaborate with assurance providers to align efforts and avoid duplication. Lead deep dives into priority risk areas, bringing fresh thinking and practical solutions. Connect risk with strategy, performance, and planning; ensuring it's not a silo but a driver of success. What You'll Bring Proven experience in risk management within the public sector, regulatory, or similarly complex environments. Deep understanding of risk frameworks, tools, and reporting in a corporate governance context. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills you can influence, challenge, and inspire at all levels. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate and assess complex or emerging risks. Clear, compelling communicator able to translate risk into stories that resonate. Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service values. Bonus Points For Professional qualifications (IRM, APM Risk, PRINCE2, ISO 31000, etc.). Experience with regulatory bodies or Arm's Length Organisations. Familiarity with the UK Government's Orange Book and HM Treasury guidance. Why Join Us?This is your chance to shape how risk is understood, managed, and embraced by an organisation that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that sees risk as a strategic asset-not a box-ticking exercise.If you're ready to bring energy, insight, and influence to a role that matters, apply now. 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. #
Risk Manager, Business Partner, Corporate Services, Governance, Assurance, Newcastle, £60,000 Risk Manager - Strategic Partner & Culture Champion6-month fixed term contract positionAre you a curious, forward-thinking risk professional who thrives on connecting dots others miss? Do you see risk not just as a compliance exercise, but as a strategic enabler? If so, we're looking for you.We're seeking a dynamic and proactive Risk Manager to embed a culture of intelligent risk-taking across our organisation. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you'll be a trusted advisor to our executive team and board, bringing insight, challenge, and clarity to the risks that matter most.This is more than a governance role. It's about business partnering, thought leadership, and engaging hearts and minds to build a resilient, risk-aware organisation that's ready for tomorrow. What You'll Be Doing Lead and evolve our enterprise risk management framework; making it robust, proportionate, and fit for purpose. Partner across the business to surface hidden risks, connect themes, and spark strategic conversations. Advise and influence senior leaders, risk owners, and teams on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. Own the risk register; ensuring it's accurate, insightful, and actively used to drive decision-making. Support governance by coordinating risk input to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and other forums. Build capability through training, storytelling, and engagement that demystifies risk and embeds it into everyday thinking. Horizon-scan for emerging risks; from policy shifts to reputational threats; and help the organisation stay ahead. Collaborate with assurance providers to align efforts and avoid duplication. Lead deep dives into priority risk areas, bringing fresh thinking and practical solutions. Connect risk with strategy, performance, and planning; ensuring it's not a silo but a driver of success. What You'll Bring Proven experience in risk management within the public sector, regulatory, or similarly complex environments. Deep understanding of risk frameworks, tools, and reporting in a corporate governance context. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills you can influence, challenge, and inspire at all levels. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate and assess complex or emerging risks. Clear, compelling communicator able to translate risk into stories that resonate. Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service values. Bonus Points For Professional qualifications (IRM, APM Risk, PRINCE2, ISO 31000, etc.). Experience with regulatory bodies or Arm's Length Organisations. Familiarity with the UK Government's Orange Book and HM Treasury guidance. Why Join Us?This is your chance to shape how risk is understood, managed, and embraced by an organisation that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that sees risk as a strategic asset-not a box-ticking exercise.If you're ready to bring energy, insight, and influence to a role that matters, apply now. 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. #
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Rare Opportunity for a Cost Accountant - £50,000 - £60,000 (Office Based) Your new company Our client, a globally renowned leader in the manufacturing sector, is seeking to appoint a Cost Accountant to join their dynamic finance team at their Newcastle site. This pivotal role will report directly to the UK Financial Controller and will play a crucial part in driving financial insight and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, developing, and applying detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your new role Preparation of the monthly management accounts to gross profit for submission to Europe/Corporate to strict deadlinesSupports Senior Finance Business Partner with forecast/budget process for the Dumfries plantFinance Business Partnering with operational and functional teams, including proactively providing information and insight that helps the business make better decisions on how to deliver against their budgets/forecastsDeputising for the Senior Finance Business Partner when they are unavailableProduction of weekly/monthly management information re. operations performance, variance analysis and commentaries - including material usage and purchase price variancesStock reporting, reconciliation and control, including obsolescence/excess stock provision calculationsMain point of contact in plant regarding standard costing informationTaking ownership of the annual standard costing update process.Supporting the business teams with the preparation of CAPEX proposals (IPPs)Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth, e.g. product costing analysisCompletion of Balance Sheet Reconciliations, monitoring and addressing reconciling items, identifying risks and opportunitiesEnsuring sufficient evidence is available for audit purposesIdentify financial control issues arising out of new initiatives in the business, including documenting new processes.Maintain, review and ensure compliance with relevant Sarbanes Oxley risk control matricesSupport the wider UK Finance team with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively throughout the organisation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work to tight deadlines Advanced Excel & IT skills, including ERP, SAP experience advantageous Fully Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA Min of 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment H annual statutory auditProactively seeking out opportunities to continuously improve finance and related business processes What you'll need to succeed Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively throughout the organisationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work to tight deadlines Advanced Excel & IT skills, including ERP, SAP experience advantageous Fully Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA Min of 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment What you'll get in return Salary £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experienceFull-time onsite role 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 2pm finish on a Friday! 7% pension contributions DIS, 4 x salary Medical insurance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Rare Opportunity for a Cost Accountant - £50,000 - £60,000 (Office Based) Your new company Our client, a globally renowned leader in the manufacturing sector, is seeking to appoint a Cost Accountant to join their dynamic finance team at their Newcastle site. This pivotal role will report directly to the UK Financial Controller and will play a crucial part in driving financial insight and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, developing, and applying detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your new role Preparation of the monthly management accounts to gross profit for submission to Europe/Corporate to strict deadlinesSupports Senior Finance Business Partner with forecast/budget process for the Dumfries plantFinance Business Partnering with operational and functional teams, including proactively providing information and insight that helps the business make better decisions on how to deliver against their budgets/forecastsDeputising for the Senior Finance Business Partner when they are unavailableProduction of weekly/monthly management information re. operations performance, variance analysis and commentaries - including material usage and purchase price variancesStock reporting, reconciliation and control, including obsolescence/excess stock provision calculationsMain point of contact in plant regarding standard costing informationTaking ownership of the annual standard costing update process.Supporting the business teams with the preparation of CAPEX proposals (IPPs)Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth, e.g. product costing analysisCompletion of Balance Sheet Reconciliations, monitoring and addressing reconciling items, identifying risks and opportunitiesEnsuring sufficient evidence is available for audit purposesIdentify financial control issues arising out of new initiatives in the business, including documenting new processes.Maintain, review and ensure compliance with relevant Sarbanes Oxley risk control matricesSupport the wider UK Finance team with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively throughout the organisation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work to tight deadlines Advanced Excel & IT skills, including ERP, SAP experience advantageous Fully Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA Min of 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment H annual statutory auditProactively seeking out opportunities to continuously improve finance and related business processes What you'll need to succeed Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively throughout the organisationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work to tight deadlines Advanced Excel & IT skills, including ERP, SAP experience advantageous Fully Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA Min of 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment What you'll get in return Salary £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experienceFull-time onsite role 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 2pm finish on a Friday! 7% pension contributions DIS, 4 x salary Medical insurance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
