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Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Barnoldswick, Lancashire
BI Lead - Consumer Goods Location: Lancashire (2 days per week in office, commutable from Burnley/Preston area) Salary: Up to £70,000 The Company We're partnered with a leading UK consumer goods brand, known nationwide for their products in the home & lifestyle space. With ongoing growth and digital transformation, they are investing heavily in data capabilities to improve business decision-making, customer insight, and operational efficiency. The organisation has already built out a small but capable data team, and they're now looking to appoint a BI Lead to accelerate their reporting, analytics, and automation strategy.This is a high-impact role where you'll shape how data is delivered across the group, working with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Commercial to enable smarter, faster decisions. The Role This newly created BI Lead role sits within a growing data function, reporting into the Head of Data. The successful candidate will take ownership of group-wide reporting and build out a self-service analytics platform to support stakeholders at all levels. You'll combine hands-on development with leadership, guiding the team on best practices while driving adoption of modern BI tools.You'll play a key role in shaping the data strategy, leading projects to unify reporting across multiple business units, improve pipelines, and embed automation to reduce manual reporting. Key Responsibilities Lead BI development and delivery across the organisation, driving consistency and scalability. Design and implement a unified reporting platform, empowering stakeholders to self-serve insights. Build and optimise pipelines within the Azure ecosystem (Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse). Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports using Power BI (part of Microsoft stack). Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into solutions, and ensure insights drive impact. Mentor and support junior team members, fostering best practice in data modelling, governance, and reporting. Partner with engineering colleagues on in-house platform migration projects, ensuring data is structured and accessible for analysis. Drive automation of reporting processes, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy. Work closely with the Head of Data on data strategy, roadmap, and stakeholder engagement. Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in Business Intelligence, with proven delivery of group-wide reporting projects. Strong SQL skills - confident in writing, optimising, and troubleshooting queries. Experience with the Microsoft stack, particularly Power BI (development and publishing). Hands-on experience in the Azure ecosystem (Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse). Understanding of data pipelines; ability to design and manage end-to-end data flows (not necessarily hardcore engineering). Exposure to Python for data manipulation/automation is desirable but not essential. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience translating technical outputs into business value. Previous leadership or mentoring experience is desirable, as this role may grow into a formal management position. Commercially savvy, able to prioritise projects that deliver tangible value to the business. Benefits Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Lancashire office (commutable from Burnley, Preston, Blackburn, and surrounding areas). Opportunity to lead BI strategy in a high-profile role with direct business impact. Work on varied projects, from platform migration to group reporting and automation. Collaborative culture with a growing data team and supportive leadership. How to Apply If you're a BI professional looking for a step up into a leadership role-or already operating as a BI Lead and seeking a high-impact environment-please send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.
Sep 07, 2025
Full time
BI Lead - Consumer Goods Location: Lancashire (2 days per week in office, commutable from Burnley/Preston area) Salary: Up to £70,000 The Company We're partnered with a leading UK consumer goods brand, known nationwide for their products in the home & lifestyle space. With ongoing growth and digital transformation, they are investing heavily in data capabilities to improve business decision-making, customer insight, and operational efficiency. The organisation has already built out a small but capable data team, and they're now looking to appoint a BI Lead to accelerate their reporting, analytics, and automation strategy.This is a high-impact role where you'll shape how data is delivered across the group, working with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Commercial to enable smarter, faster decisions. The Role This newly created BI Lead role sits within a growing data function, reporting into the Head of Data. The successful candidate will take ownership of group-wide reporting and build out a self-service analytics platform to support stakeholders at all levels. You'll combine hands-on development with leadership, guiding the team on best practices while driving adoption of modern BI tools.You'll play a key role in shaping the data strategy, leading projects to unify reporting across multiple business units, improve pipelines, and embed automation to reduce manual reporting. Key Responsibilities Lead BI development and delivery across the organisation, driving consistency and scalability. Design and implement a unified reporting platform, empowering stakeholders to self-serve insights. Build and optimise pipelines within the Azure ecosystem (Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse). Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports using Power BI (part of Microsoft stack). Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into solutions, and ensure insights drive impact. Mentor and support junior team members, fostering best practice in data modelling, governance, and reporting. Partner with engineering colleagues on in-house platform migration projects, ensuring data is structured and accessible for analysis. Drive automation of reporting processes, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy. Work closely with the Head of Data on data strategy, roadmap, and stakeholder engagement. Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in Business Intelligence, with proven delivery of group-wide reporting projects. Strong SQL skills - confident in writing, optimising, and troubleshooting queries. Experience with the Microsoft stack, particularly Power BI (development and publishing). Hands-on experience in the Azure ecosystem (Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse). Understanding of data pipelines; ability to design and manage end-to-end data flows (not necessarily hardcore engineering). Exposure to Python for data manipulation/automation is desirable but not essential. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience translating technical outputs into business value. Previous leadership or mentoring experience is desirable, as this role may grow into a formal management position. Commercially savvy, able to prioritise projects that deliver tangible value to the business. Benefits Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Lancashire office (commutable from Burnley, Preston, Blackburn, and surrounding areas). Opportunity to lead BI strategy in a high-profile role with direct business impact. Work on varied projects, from platform migration to group reporting and automation. Collaborative culture with a growing data team and supportive leadership. How to Apply If you're a BI professional looking for a step up into a leadership role-or already operating as a BI Lead and seeking a high-impact environment-please send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.
Thames Water
SAP Utilities Functional Consultant- Retail
Thames Water Swindon, Wiltshire
As an SAP Utilities Functional Consultant, you will bring expertise in process analysis, process and system design, systems development, configuration, testing, implementation, and training.You will support the SAP Product Teams in Retail and Group to guide delivery, ensure solutions and specifications meet our quality requirements, and ultimately deliver the technology roadmap to support digital transformation. In addition, you will work closely with the Business Stakeholders to limit the customisation only to those that are differentiating and adopt best practice processes in those that are not. What you'll be doing as a SAP Utilities Functional Consultant- Retail Responsible for coordinating with Product Owners and Business Process Owners to ensure alignment between processes and design Work closely with the Business process owners to promote continuous process improvement and provide training and upskilling Be hands-on for configuration and testing Provide specialist help during production incidents and triage Create and manage delivery artefacts Base location - Hybrid - Walnut Court, Swindon Working pattern - Monday to Friday, 36 hours What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: Understand business requirements, provide solutions, functional specifications and configure the system accordingly Ability to create delivery artefacts, including process and design documentation Specialist in Billing - Master Data, Rate Structures, Budget Billing, Payment & Instalment Plans, Exception Management, Invoice Management Knowledge of the integration of Customer services with a CRM platform Understanding of Finance Contract Accounting (FI-CA) Configuration & Set Up of Business & Technical Master Data Knowledge of IDE and market flows with MOSL Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team: Experienced in agile delivery Have S/4Hana upgrade experience Knowledge of ABAP Experience in Systems Integrations Knowledge of Utilities implementation in the UK water industry What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum depending on experience Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.So, if you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Sep 07, 2025
Full time
As an SAP Utilities Functional Consultant, you will bring expertise in process analysis, process and system design, systems development, configuration, testing, implementation, and training.You will support the SAP Product Teams in Retail and Group to guide delivery, ensure solutions and specifications meet our quality requirements, and ultimately deliver the technology roadmap to support digital transformation. In addition, you will work closely with the Business Stakeholders to limit the customisation only to those that are differentiating and adopt best practice processes in those that are not. What you'll be doing as a SAP Utilities Functional Consultant- Retail Responsible for coordinating with Product Owners and Business Process Owners to ensure alignment between processes and design Work closely with the Business process owners to promote continuous process improvement and provide training and upskilling Be hands-on for configuration and testing Provide specialist help during production incidents and triage Create and manage delivery artefacts Base location - Hybrid - Walnut Court, Swindon Working pattern - Monday to Friday, 36 hours What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: Understand business requirements, provide solutions, functional specifications and configure the system accordingly Ability to create delivery artefacts, including process and design documentation Specialist in Billing - Master Data, Rate Structures, Budget Billing, Payment & Instalment Plans, Exception Management, Invoice Management Knowledge of the integration of Customer services with a CRM platform Understanding of Finance Contract Accounting (FI-CA) Configuration & Set Up of Business & Technical Master Data Knowledge of IDE and market flows with MOSL Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team: Experienced in agile delivery Have S/4Hana upgrade experience Knowledge of ABAP Experience in Systems Integrations Knowledge of Utilities implementation in the UK water industry What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum depending on experience Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.So, if you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Gym Group
Senior Digital Product Manager
The Gym Group
Role: Senior Digital Product ManagerReporting to: Director of Digital ProductLocation: Hybrid (Clapham Junction three days per week)Here at The Gym Group we believe we are simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work! We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive and engaging.So, what's stopping you? Apply today and be YOU with us!What you need to know about us The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we're the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 245 gyms and counting!Our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It's our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all.We're in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people - check out Glassdoor if you don't believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture. We have been recognised as by The Sunday Times as one of The Best Places to Work which is all down to our great leaders and exceptional teams.We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there's nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and GOLD in wellbeing this year.We're recognised as a disability confident and inclusive employer which is something we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Having recently undertaken some huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do.About the role As a Senior Digital Product Manager at The Gym Group, you will lead larger, more strategic product domains-often spanning multiple value streams (e.g. end-to-end acquisition, retention, servicing, or payments). You will set product direction, prioritise investment, and build business cases that drive measurable improvements in member acquisition, retention, LTV, OSAT, and digital adoption. This role combines deep product delivery expertise with strong strategic influence. You will mentor other product managers, raise product practice maturity, and represent TGG in external forums and vendor discussions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Director of Digital Product and ExCo sponsors, to shape medium- to long-term product strategy while ensuring delivery of impactful outcomes today. Key Responsibilities Product Ownership and Strategy Own one or more strategic product domains spanning multiple digital value streams. Define long-term product strategies and roadmaps (12-24 months), aligned with business objectives and member needs. Lead prioritisation and investment trade-offs, building robust business cases and data-driven rationales. Delivery and Execution Translate strategy into clear initiatives, epics, and user stories for execution by cross-functional value streams. Ensure delivery meets quality, performance, accessibility, and commercial standards. Drive continuous product experimentation and validation (A/B, usability testing, prototype cycles). Commercial and Data Leadership Link product initiatives directly to commercial impact (acquisition, churn reduction, yield uplift, engagement). Define, monitor, and report on hybrid KPIs covering both business and customer outcomes. Use behavioural analytics and member research to guide prioritisation and assess post-launch success. Stakeholder and Vendor Influence Build and maintain strong relationships across Marketing, Trading, Operations, Finance, and Technology. Lead strategic conversations with senior stakeholders to align product investments with business priorities. Represent TGG externally with key vendors, partners, and in relevant industry/product forums. Customer and Operational Research Lead discovery to uncover member and operational needs, combining qualitative research with quantitative analysis. Ensure product strategy is grounded in both member experience and operational efficiency. Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and frictionless digital experiences. Practice and Mentoring Mentor and support more junior colleagues, sharing best practice and coaching in backlog management, delivery discipline, and data-driven decision making. Help grow the product management discipline at TGG, contributing to consistent tools, processes, and frameworks. Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation across the product organisation. About you Proven track record as a Product Manager/Lead or Senior Product Manager delivering commercial impact in a digital/subscription/e-commerce environment. Experience owning larger or more strategic product domains. Strong commercial acumen, with ability to build and defend business cases at senior stakeholder level. Skilled in data-driven product management, analytics, and experimentation. Strong communication and influencing skills, including with senior stakeholders and external partners. Experience mentoring other product managers or leading product practice improvements. Familiarity with subscription payments, member lifecycle products, or comparable B2C digital platforms desirable.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Role: Senior Digital Product ManagerReporting to: Director of Digital ProductLocation: Hybrid (Clapham Junction three days per week)Here at The Gym Group we believe we are simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work! We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive and engaging.So, what's stopping you? Apply today and be YOU with us!What you need to know about us The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we're the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 245 gyms and counting!Our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It's our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all.We're in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people - check out Glassdoor if you don't believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture. We have been recognised as by The Sunday Times as one of The Best Places to Work which is all down to our great leaders and exceptional teams.We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there's nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and GOLD in wellbeing this year.We're recognised as a disability confident and inclusive employer which is something we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Having recently undertaken some huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do.About the role As a Senior Digital Product Manager at The Gym Group, you will lead larger, more strategic product domains-often spanning multiple value streams (e.g. end-to-end acquisition, retention, servicing, or payments). You will set product direction, prioritise investment, and build business cases that drive measurable improvements in member acquisition, retention, LTV, OSAT, and digital adoption. This role combines deep product delivery expertise with strong strategic influence. You will mentor other product managers, raise product practice maturity, and represent TGG in external forums and vendor discussions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Director of Digital Product and ExCo sponsors, to shape medium- to long-term product strategy while ensuring delivery of impactful outcomes today. Key Responsibilities Product Ownership and Strategy Own one or more strategic product domains spanning multiple digital value streams. Define long-term product strategies and roadmaps (12-24 months), aligned with business objectives and member needs. Lead prioritisation and investment trade-offs, building robust business cases and data-driven rationales. Delivery and Execution Translate strategy into clear initiatives, epics, and user stories for execution by cross-functional value streams. Ensure delivery meets quality, performance, accessibility, and commercial standards. Drive continuous product experimentation and validation (A/B, usability testing, prototype cycles). Commercial and Data Leadership Link product initiatives directly to commercial impact (acquisition, churn reduction, yield uplift, engagement). Define, monitor, and report on hybrid KPIs covering both business and customer outcomes. Use behavioural analytics and member research to guide prioritisation and assess post-launch success. Stakeholder and Vendor Influence Build and maintain strong relationships across Marketing, Trading, Operations, Finance, and Technology. Lead strategic conversations with senior stakeholders to align product investments with business priorities. Represent TGG externally with key vendors, partners, and in relevant industry/product forums. Customer and Operational Research Lead discovery to uncover member and operational needs, combining qualitative research with quantitative analysis. Ensure product strategy is grounded in both member experience and operational efficiency. Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and frictionless digital experiences. Practice and Mentoring Mentor and support more junior colleagues, sharing best practice and coaching in backlog management, delivery discipline, and data-driven decision making. Help grow the product management discipline at TGG, contributing to consistent tools, processes, and frameworks. Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation across the product organisation. About you Proven track record as a Product Manager/Lead or Senior Product Manager delivering commercial impact in a digital/subscription/e-commerce environment. Experience owning larger or more strategic product domains. Strong commercial acumen, with ability to build and defend business cases at senior stakeholder level. Skilled in data-driven product management, analytics, and experimentation. Strong communication and influencing skills, including with senior stakeholders and external partners. Experience mentoring other product managers or leading product practice improvements. Familiarity with subscription payments, member lifecycle products, or comparable B2C digital platforms desirable.
Finance Manager
Hays Accounts and Finance Bath, Somerset
Your new company A standout, market-leading business in Bath is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to join the team. Your new role Working as part of a small team, you will have responsibility for all company financial matters and will be reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and Board of Directors.Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of detailed monthly management accounts by location and for the company as a whole Preparation of accounts year-end pack for the company's external accountants Providing a month-end Management Information pack including Profit and Loss variance Analysis, KPIs, sales base analysis cost analysis Preparation of annual budgets & forecasts Cash management and forecasting Overall responsibility for payroll (approximately 50 staff) Preparation of VAT returns and filing Working with and supporting the senior management team Supervising and supporting an accounts assistant What you'll need to succeed This is a hands-on role; you will be enthusiastic and willing to take ownership of the finance function and lead from the front with a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will: Be used to working in a small team environment within the SME sector. Proven experience in an accounting role, with excellent attention to detail, and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. Experience of Xero, Sage and Microsoft packages and Payroll would be advantageous. Be an excellent communicator. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. Parking Product discounts 1 day work from home 37.5 hour working week 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. INDHAF 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 (url removed)
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Your new company A standout, market-leading business in Bath is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to join the team. Your new role Working as part of a small team, you will have responsibility for all company financial matters and will be reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and Board of Directors.Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of detailed monthly management accounts by location and for the company as a whole Preparation of accounts year-end pack for the company's external accountants Providing a month-end Management Information pack including Profit and Loss variance Analysis, KPIs, sales base analysis cost analysis Preparation of annual budgets & forecasts Cash management and forecasting Overall responsibility for payroll (approximately 50 staff) Preparation of VAT returns and filing Working with and supporting the senior management team Supervising and supporting an accounts assistant What you'll need to succeed This is a hands-on role; you will be enthusiastic and willing to take ownership of the finance function and lead from the front with a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will: Be used to working in a small team environment within the SME sector. Proven experience in an accounting role, with excellent attention to detail, and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. Experience of Xero, Sage and Microsoft packages and Payroll would be advantageous. Be an excellent communicator. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. Parking Product discounts 1 day work from home 37.5 hour working week 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. INDHAF 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 (url removed)
Machine Learning Engineer
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Machine Learning Engineer London £100,000-£150,000 An elite, high-growth investment firm with a global presence is looking to expand its Machine Learning team in London. With backing from major institutional capital and a strong track record in global macro strategies, the firm is scaling its data and AI capabilities to support ambitious growth plans. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the ML lifecycle in a highly selective, performance-driven environment. You'll be joining a lean, technically advanced team working on some of the most complex forecasting and signal generation challenges in finance. What You'll Do: Design and implement end-to-end ML workflows: data ingestion, model development, and deployment Automate and optimize large-scale data pipelines Develop forecasting and signal processing models tailored to macroeconomic data Collaborate closely with investment professionals and data scientists Contribute to the build-out of scalable ML infrastructure What We're Looking For: Proven commercial experience doing hands-on ML, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment Proven track record working across the full ML lifecycle Strong coding and data engineering skills Background in finance, trading, or macroeconomic forecasting is essential Experience deploying models into production environments Why Join: Exceptional autonomy and impact in a high-performing, well-capitalised firm Exposure to cutting-edge macro trading strategies and unique data sets Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a strong technical foundation Significant growth potential as the firm continues to scale globally This role is ideal for someone looking to apply their ML skills in a high-stakes, high-reward environment, where your work will directly influence investment decisions.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Machine Learning Engineer London £100,000-£150,000 An elite, high-growth investment firm with a global presence is looking to expand its Machine Learning team in London. With backing from major institutional capital and a strong track record in global macro strategies, the firm is scaling its data and AI capabilities to support ambitious growth plans. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the ML lifecycle in a highly selective, performance-driven environment. You'll be joining a lean, technically advanced team working on some of the most complex forecasting and signal generation challenges in finance. What You'll Do: Design and implement end-to-end ML workflows: data ingestion, model development, and deployment Automate and optimize large-scale data pipelines Develop forecasting and signal processing models tailored to macroeconomic data Collaborate closely with investment professionals and data scientists Contribute to the build-out of scalable ML infrastructure What We're Looking For: Proven commercial experience doing hands-on ML, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment Proven track record working across the full ML lifecycle Strong coding and data engineering skills Background in finance, trading, or macroeconomic forecasting is essential Experience deploying models into production environments Why Join: Exceptional autonomy and impact in a high-performing, well-capitalised firm Exposure to cutting-edge macro trading strategies and unique data sets Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a strong technical foundation Significant growth potential as the firm continues to scale globally This role is ideal for someone looking to apply their ML skills in a high-stakes, high-reward environment, where your work will directly influence investment decisions.
Business Development Manager (MOBILES)
NSJ Consultancy Keresley, Warwickshire
Are you an experienced Mobiles Sales professional looking to be part of a global organisation but selling at a local level ? We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to be the Mobiles Specialist for an established telecoms organisation where you will be responsible for achieving new business and sales targets WHY Purpose: To Sell the Business s Products and Services and Future Mobile Proposition to the SME Market in the Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Area. As a leading telecoms company, we should be maximising the potential in our base to sell mobile and to be recognised as the No 1 mobile supplier in the Business Market. WITH WHO Relationships: With KDM within the SME Market (Managing Directors, IT Directors, Sales Directors and Finance Directors You will need to be able to sell to Top Team Decision Makers in organisations from 5 man bands to 100+ Employees. With your sales Colleagues. 14 Desk based Sales, 3 Field Sales, 5 Hybrid Field Sales and 5 Customer Service Colleagues to support and help you achieve the mobile target. You will need to be able to work with a close knit sales team, working to the same goals as a team whilst also achieving your personal targets. You will also need to be able to build an effective relationship with the service team to ensure we limit the time taken to deal with any potential sales order issues. The relationship with your sales team is vital to the success of your role. You want them to be proactively finding opportunity for you to go and close to supplement the work you are doing. With the Management Team: 2 Sales Manager. The Operations Manager. 3 Team Leaders and a Managing Director. It is important that you have the same goals as your Peers, which is to over achieve on all target areas whilst at the same time delivering world class customer service. With internal Departments and also Key Members of the Support Team It is important that you manage any inbound calls from customers confidently and accurately and ensure they are passed to the relevant team within to help resolve any issues. It is also key that you build and develop relationships with key who are there to help you develop. WHAT Activities: We would expect this person to be highly driven. A high work ethic and an ability to make a high number of outbound business development calls to the SME Market. We would also expect this candidate to Landscape all customers and work/manage a prospect bank for mobiles. Knowing your prospect and your customers is vital to making this position work. Making a Minimum 75 Outbound Calls in a B2B environment to over achieve your sales targets At least 3 days per week. We would expect you to book 5 Meetings per week for new business. You will have the support of a Mobile Specialist To Take Ownership of all of your targets and deliver on a consistent Basis NEEDS Inputs: Need to be able to work unsupervised, as part of a team and able to achieve results through virtual team working. An appreciation of confidentiality is essential. Understand and comply with regulatory, fair trading and competition roles. Must be able to work in front of a VDU for long periods of time. SKILLS Key Competencies: CULTUAL and BEHAVOURIAL FIT: • Trustworthy • High Work Ethic • Work with High Integrity • Disciplined • Positive Mental Attitude. TECHNICAL SKILLS: To be computer Literate. EXPERIENCE: Must Have B2B Mobile Sales Experience Minimum 2 Years QUALIFICATIONS: 5 GCSE s Level 6 And Above.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Mobiles Sales professional looking to be part of a global organisation but selling at a local level ? We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to be the Mobiles Specialist for an established telecoms organisation where you will be responsible for achieving new business and sales targets WHY Purpose: To Sell the Business s Products and Services and Future Mobile Proposition to the SME Market in the Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Area. As a leading telecoms company, we should be maximising the potential in our base to sell mobile and to be recognised as the No 1 mobile supplier in the Business Market. WITH WHO Relationships: With KDM within the SME Market (Managing Directors, IT Directors, Sales Directors and Finance Directors You will need to be able to sell to Top Team Decision Makers in organisations from 5 man bands to 100+ Employees. With your sales Colleagues. 14 Desk based Sales, 3 Field Sales, 5 Hybrid Field Sales and 5 Customer Service Colleagues to support and help you achieve the mobile target. You will need to be able to work with a close knit sales team, working to the same goals as a team whilst also achieving your personal targets. You will also need to be able to build an effective relationship with the service team to ensure we limit the time taken to deal with any potential sales order issues. The relationship with your sales team is vital to the success of your role. You want them to be proactively finding opportunity for you to go and close to supplement the work you are doing. With the Management Team: 2 Sales Manager. The Operations Manager. 3 Team Leaders and a Managing Director. It is important that you have the same goals as your Peers, which is to over achieve on all target areas whilst at the same time delivering world class customer service. With internal Departments and also Key Members of the Support Team It is important that you manage any inbound calls from customers confidently and accurately and ensure they are passed to the relevant team within to help resolve any issues. It is also key that you build and develop relationships with key who are there to help you develop. WHAT Activities: We would expect this person to be highly driven. A high work ethic and an ability to make a high number of outbound business development calls to the SME Market. We would also expect this candidate to Landscape all customers and work/manage a prospect bank for mobiles. Knowing your prospect and your customers is vital to making this position work. Making a Minimum 75 Outbound Calls in a B2B environment to over achieve your sales targets At least 3 days per week. We would expect you to book 5 Meetings per week for new business. You will have the support of a Mobile Specialist To Take Ownership of all of your targets and deliver on a consistent Basis NEEDS Inputs: Need to be able to work unsupervised, as part of a team and able to achieve results through virtual team working. An appreciation of confidentiality is essential. Understand and comply with regulatory, fair trading and competition roles. Must be able to work in front of a VDU for long periods of time. SKILLS Key Competencies: CULTUAL and BEHAVOURIAL FIT: • Trustworthy • High Work Ethic • Work with High Integrity • Disciplined • Positive Mental Attitude. TECHNICAL SKILLS: To be computer Literate. EXPERIENCE: Must Have B2B Mobile Sales Experience Minimum 2 Years QUALIFICATIONS: 5 GCSE s Level 6 And Above.
Relationship Manager
Close Brothers
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join Close Brothers Asset & Leasing (Transport) Team where you will be responsible for the sales within a designated area within Scotland. You will also generate new business through delivering Hire Purchase and Lease, asset finance and refinance solutions to the SME & Corporate sectors in Scotland. The role will be field based, working from their home office but you will report directly into the Sales Director and will develop a strong working relationship with the Head of Customer Relationship Manager and administration team. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and show a drive for generating revenue with evidence of "going the extra mile" coupled with strong client focus, a flexible and resilient attitude. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively source sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers and other industry / introducer channels. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations. Review own sales performance aiming to meet or exceed targets. Ability to make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Responsible for ensuring that own administration is in line with regulatory requirements and company procedure. Responsible for ensuring that the sales targets are achieved. Ensure you operate within the context of the FCA regulations at all times and ensures the Treating Customers Fairly initiative is fully adhered to. Ensure you maintain a full understanding of all the finance offered and associated add on products available at Close Brothers Asset Finance Responsible for ensuring own administration is in line with regulatory requirements and company procedure. Responsible for working closely with the Collections team in maintaining a satisfactory level of defaults within your own portfolio. Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Previous experience with Asset finance A Self-motivated team player driven to achieve and exceed all targets set. A bright, go getting person that is tenacious and resilient with a strong desire to succeed. Strong interpersonal skills Numerate with analytical ability Excellent presentation skills Competitive with an ability to think on their feet and deliver solutions. Strong ability to plan and organise, effective sales activity planning is vital Practical problem solving ability An excellent communicator with a direct and open style Some industry experience/knowledge We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join Close Brothers Asset & Leasing (Transport) Team where you will be responsible for the sales within a designated area within Scotland. You will also generate new business through delivering Hire Purchase and Lease, asset finance and refinance solutions to the SME & Corporate sectors in Scotland. The role will be field based, working from their home office but you will report directly into the Sales Director and will develop a strong working relationship with the Head of Customer Relationship Manager and administration team. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and show a drive for generating revenue with evidence of "going the extra mile" coupled with strong client focus, a flexible and resilient attitude. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively source sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers and other industry / introducer channels. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations. Review own sales performance aiming to meet or exceed targets. Ability to make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Responsible for ensuring that own administration is in line with regulatory requirements and company procedure. Responsible for ensuring that the sales targets are achieved. Ensure you operate within the context of the FCA regulations at all times and ensures the Treating Customers Fairly initiative is fully adhered to. Ensure you maintain a full understanding of all the finance offered and associated add on products available at Close Brothers Asset Finance Responsible for ensuring own administration is in line with regulatory requirements and company procedure. Responsible for working closely with the Collections team in maintaining a satisfactory level of defaults within your own portfolio. Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Previous experience with Asset finance A Self-motivated team player driven to achieve and exceed all targets set. A bright, go getting person that is tenacious and resilient with a strong desire to succeed. Strong interpersonal skills Numerate with analytical ability Excellent presentation skills Competitive with an ability to think on their feet and deliver solutions. Strong ability to plan and organise, effective sales activity planning is vital Practical problem solving ability An excellent communicator with a direct and open style Some industry experience/knowledge We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Birchrose Associates
Legal PA
Birchrose Associates City, London
An award-winning global law firm, consistently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers, is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its highly successful corporate team on a 12-month fixed term contract in their City of London office. The Opportunity The successful Legal PA will deliver proactive, high-quality secretarial and administrative support, and take ownership of key tasks. This role offers the chance to streamline day-to-day operations and get involved in process improvements, pro bono work, and D&I initiatives. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage busy diaries, inboxes, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules Coordinate client meetings and events, preparing agendas, materials, and presentations Act as first point of contact for internal and external communications Delegate tasks to dedicated support teams (billing, finance, document production) and monitor progress Manage client and matter opening, electronic filing, and compliance processes Draft and proofread correspondence, pitch materials, and other key documents This Legal PA opportunity is a full time, 12 Month fixed term contract role, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm The Requirements Previous Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience in a law firm Experience supporting at Partner level Strong diary and inbox management skills, and experience coordinating complex schedules Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) Vacancy Highlights Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working policy Modern, well-equipped offices Access to mentoring, professional development and international exposure To be considered for this Legal PA opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Sep 06, 2025
Contractor
An award-winning global law firm, consistently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers, is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its highly successful corporate team on a 12-month fixed term contract in their City of London office. The Opportunity The successful Legal PA will deliver proactive, high-quality secretarial and administrative support, and take ownership of key tasks. This role offers the chance to streamline day-to-day operations and get involved in process improvements, pro bono work, and D&I initiatives. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage busy diaries, inboxes, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules Coordinate client meetings and events, preparing agendas, materials, and presentations Act as first point of contact for internal and external communications Delegate tasks to dedicated support teams (billing, finance, document production) and monitor progress Manage client and matter opening, electronic filing, and compliance processes Draft and proofread correspondence, pitch materials, and other key documents This Legal PA opportunity is a full time, 12 Month fixed term contract role, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm The Requirements Previous Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience in a law firm Experience supporting at Partner level Strong diary and inbox management skills, and experience coordinating complex schedules Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) Vacancy Highlights Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working policy Modern, well-equipped offices Access to mentoring, professional development and international exposure To be considered for this Legal PA opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Blue Arrow
Finance Business Partner
Blue Arrow Bedford, Bedfordshire
Finance Manager Location: Bedford (MK42) Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote) Salary: 64,866- 72,562 per annum + 4,000 market rate supplement Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to lead its Technical Accounting function. This is a pivotal role with full responsibility for delivering the companies financial statements and overseeing all aspects of technical finance. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the closure of accounts and production of the Council's Statement of Accounts in line with statutory requirements - Provide high-level technical financial advice to senior stakeholders across the organisation. - Manage the Council's relationship with external audit, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of audit requirements - Oversee Treasury Management, including investment strategy and cash flow forecasting - Drive the development and implementation of the Capital Strategy, Capital Planning, and the Capital Budget process - Ensure robust financial appraisals and cost-benefit analysis for major capital projects - Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring delivery of financial services to the highest standard About You: - CCAB or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role - Proven leadership in managing technical accounting functions and finance teams - Strong understanding of local authority finance, accounting standards, and capital financing - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - Ability to interpret complex financial data and legislation Additional Information: - No DBS check required - No travel obligations - Regular exposure to mental demands and VDU use This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the Council's technical finance agenda and make a lasting impact on its financial sustainability and strategic direction. If you meet the above criteria, then please apply online today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager Location: Bedford (MK42) Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote) Salary: 64,866- 72,562 per annum + 4,000 market rate supplement Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to lead its Technical Accounting function. This is a pivotal role with full responsibility for delivering the companies financial statements and overseeing all aspects of technical finance. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the closure of accounts and production of the Council's Statement of Accounts in line with statutory requirements - Provide high-level technical financial advice to senior stakeholders across the organisation. - Manage the Council's relationship with external audit, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of audit requirements - Oversee Treasury Management, including investment strategy and cash flow forecasting - Drive the development and implementation of the Capital Strategy, Capital Planning, and the Capital Budget process - Ensure robust financial appraisals and cost-benefit analysis for major capital projects - Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring delivery of financial services to the highest standard About You: - CCAB or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role - Proven leadership in managing technical accounting functions and finance teams - Strong understanding of local authority finance, accounting standards, and capital financing - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - Ability to interpret complex financial data and legislation Additional Information: - No DBS check required - No travel obligations - Regular exposure to mental demands and VDU use This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the Council's technical finance agenda and make a lasting impact on its financial sustainability and strategic direction. If you meet the above criteria, then please apply online today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Boston Consulting Group
Global Senior Manager - Scrum Lead
Boston Consulting Group
Locations: London Boston Atlanta Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Product Agility and Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE), an 80-person global strategic capability center and critical business partner of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization (DPO). This team is comprised of business and product delivery experts with specialization in Agile, Product Management, Product Delivery, Org Optimization and AI Innovation. This team is responsible for driving high-performance delivery of product, project and experience leveraging our expertise. This team directly partners with the Digital Product teams and shares in the delivery of their outcomes. Directly, this role and team report into 'Modern Work Experience and Enablement', a function within worldwide IT. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 2000+ person, cross-functional product & platform org responsible for running and continuously driving digital product capabilities and experience for all internal BCG business services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) and the entire BCG workforce. The DPO has over 20 Product Portfolio Families, 130+ product squads and 10 centres of excellence. This organization operates in a fully mature Agile Enterprise operating model, since its transformation in 2021. This Senior Manager level role is a critical and central part of our product teams. In this role, you are responsible for partnering with product leadership, organizing and managing the team's way of working, planning and managing the team's releases, and continuously optimizing the team's performance by managing key performance indicators. Individuals that succeed in this role are experienced consultants, project leaders, or team leaders who able to manage and influence senior leaders, able to plan and organize complex teams and outcomes, able to deliver high quality results, able to build strong and collaborative teams. You are highly motivated, a self-starter, able to take charge and navigate ambiguity, an innovator, a leader of people and outcomes, and a person that wants to take on tough challenges to learn, grow and make difference. This is not just a Scrum Lead role, this is a Product Delivery Leader role working in Agile. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Product Delivery: Oversee the delivery of product increments from planning to release. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, features in alignment with the product roadmap. Facilitate, govern and guide planning sessions and workshops for product discovery or initiation. Support Product Teams in Prioritization and Estimations of Product features through various techniques like RICE, KANO etc. Manage dependencies across squads to ensure smooth and timely progress on product deliverables. Facilitate Release Planning and Management: Work with Product Owners and chapter leads to plan and execute product releases. Support pre and post product release activities including L2 support alignment. Improve agility in processes and tools to reduce time to market and enable faster deployments to productions. Ensure frequent releases to gather customer feedback and iterate based on insights. Ensure Quality of the deliverable is maintained by tracking Defect metrics like leakage, defect aging etc. Facilitate Risk Management: Identify risks that may impact product delivery and mitigate them proactively. Address impediments and escalate issues to stakeholders when needed. Metrics and Reporting: Track key metrics and OKRs such as velocity, lead time, cycle time, and predictability to evaluate squad's performance. Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Review with Product Owners, product performance (e.g., C-sat, adoption, product KPIs). Ensure product development efforts align with desired outcomes and results. Create dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into product development progress for stakeholders like Portfolio leadership, sponsors etc. Coach on Agile Processes: Guide teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to the product development context. Coach cross-functional teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to embed Agile mindsets and practices that foster adaptability, autonomy, and innovation. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by challenging the status quo and co-creating improved ways of working. Ensure Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily scrum, retrospectives, planning) are productive and value driven. Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and identify areas for improvement during retrospectives. Encourage culture of inspect and adapt and failing fast through Sprint Reviews. Support Team Enablement: Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Build a psychologically safe space for team members to communicate openly and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of accountability and self-organization. Encourage opportunities of Innovation and Experimentation. Partner with Product Owners: To ensure delivery aligns with the product vision and business strategy. To define and track OKRs successful completion. In backlog prioritization to maximize business value and strategic impact. To identify stakeholders and actively manage expectations. YOU'RE GOOD AT Developing relationships, engaging, and influencing stakeholders broadly, including senior leaders, to direct business outcomes Living agile culture and values and spreading your passion for them among other teams Sharing and transmitting passion and in-depth knowledge about Agile principles and are excited to embed them across the organization Applying innovative and creative thinking to solve complex problems and get things done Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Problem solving difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings, and transforming obstacles into big opportunities Being strategic and proactive, bringing proven team coaching experience. Communicating with empathy and influencing others broadly within your area of responsibility Being an agile role model: you work collaboratively, you show courage, you take responsibility, you have confidence, you speak out, you are creative, and you simplify Interacting with others with excellent people management skills: listening, motivating, observing, giving and receiving feedback helps individuals and teams grow Driving decision-making and exercises independent sound judgment in determining appropriate methods to drives results across squads Delivering complex products, initiatives and outcomes using Agile and Lean methods. Managing stakeholders, ensuring alignment and providing transparency. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO Identify and solve difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings Ability to deliver complex outcomes and support achievement of objectives and key results. Proactively advise, facilitate, and coach your Squads Draw on best practices and develop creative solutions to address challenges facing Squad Use thorough analysis and strong business judgement to ensure resolution of problems that are not well defined Act as a key resource for squads' leadership in clarifying complex problems and developing customer and employee centric solutions Able to manage difficult situations and get to resolution and outcomes. Understand impact of problems and solutions on big picture and influences outcomes across squads Providing strategic consulting to business and technology stakeholders on how to achieve agility and improve time-to-value. Leading through influence, often without formal authority, by building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization. Able to develop presentations in PowerPoint and present to a larger audience. Able to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. What You'll Bring Minimum, computer science, technology, design or a relevant field (advanced degree and/or higher education preferred) 5-10+ years of client facing management consulting experience - big 4 consulting preferred . click apply for full job details
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Locations: London Boston Atlanta Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Product Agility and Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE), an 80-person global strategic capability center and critical business partner of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization (DPO). This team is comprised of business and product delivery experts with specialization in Agile, Product Management, Product Delivery, Org Optimization and AI Innovation. This team is responsible for driving high-performance delivery of product, project and experience leveraging our expertise. This team directly partners with the Digital Product teams and shares in the delivery of their outcomes. Directly, this role and team report into 'Modern Work Experience and Enablement', a function within worldwide IT. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 2000+ person, cross-functional product & platform org responsible for running and continuously driving digital product capabilities and experience for all internal BCG business services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) and the entire BCG workforce. The DPO has over 20 Product Portfolio Families, 130+ product squads and 10 centres of excellence. This organization operates in a fully mature Agile Enterprise operating model, since its transformation in 2021. This Senior Manager level role is a critical and central part of our product teams. In this role, you are responsible for partnering with product leadership, organizing and managing the team's way of working, planning and managing the team's releases, and continuously optimizing the team's performance by managing key performance indicators. Individuals that succeed in this role are experienced consultants, project leaders, or team leaders who able to manage and influence senior leaders, able to plan and organize complex teams and outcomes, able to deliver high quality results, able to build strong and collaborative teams. You are highly motivated, a self-starter, able to take charge and navigate ambiguity, an innovator, a leader of people and outcomes, and a person that wants to take on tough challenges to learn, grow and make difference. This is not just a Scrum Lead role, this is a Product Delivery Leader role working in Agile. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Product Delivery: Oversee the delivery of product increments from planning to release. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, features in alignment with the product roadmap. Facilitate, govern and guide planning sessions and workshops for product discovery or initiation. Support Product Teams in Prioritization and Estimations of Product features through various techniques like RICE, KANO etc. Manage dependencies across squads to ensure smooth and timely progress on product deliverables. Facilitate Release Planning and Management: Work with Product Owners and chapter leads to plan and execute product releases. Support pre and post product release activities including L2 support alignment. Improve agility in processes and tools to reduce time to market and enable faster deployments to productions. Ensure frequent releases to gather customer feedback and iterate based on insights. Ensure Quality of the deliverable is maintained by tracking Defect metrics like leakage, defect aging etc. Facilitate Risk Management: Identify risks that may impact product delivery and mitigate them proactively. Address impediments and escalate issues to stakeholders when needed. Metrics and Reporting: Track key metrics and OKRs such as velocity, lead time, cycle time, and predictability to evaluate squad's performance. Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Review with Product Owners, product performance (e.g., C-sat, adoption, product KPIs). Ensure product development efforts align with desired outcomes and results. Create dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into product development progress for stakeholders like Portfolio leadership, sponsors etc. Coach on Agile Processes: Guide teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to the product development context. Coach cross-functional teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to embed Agile mindsets and practices that foster adaptability, autonomy, and innovation. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by challenging the status quo and co-creating improved ways of working. Ensure Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily scrum, retrospectives, planning) are productive and value driven. Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and identify areas for improvement during retrospectives. Encourage culture of inspect and adapt and failing fast through Sprint Reviews. Support Team Enablement: Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Build a psychologically safe space for team members to communicate openly and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of accountability and self-organization. Encourage opportunities of Innovation and Experimentation. Partner with Product Owners: To ensure delivery aligns with the product vision and business strategy. To define and track OKRs successful completion. In backlog prioritization to maximize business value and strategic impact. To identify stakeholders and actively manage expectations. YOU'RE GOOD AT Developing relationships, engaging, and influencing stakeholders broadly, including senior leaders, to direct business outcomes Living agile culture and values and spreading your passion for them among other teams Sharing and transmitting passion and in-depth knowledge about Agile principles and are excited to embed them across the organization Applying innovative and creative thinking to solve complex problems and get things done Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Problem solving difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings, and transforming obstacles into big opportunities Being strategic and proactive, bringing proven team coaching experience. Communicating with empathy and influencing others broadly within your area of responsibility Being an agile role model: you work collaboratively, you show courage, you take responsibility, you have confidence, you speak out, you are creative, and you simplify Interacting with others with excellent people management skills: listening, motivating, observing, giving and receiving feedback helps individuals and teams grow Driving decision-making and exercises independent sound judgment in determining appropriate methods to drives results across squads Delivering complex products, initiatives and outcomes using Agile and Lean methods. Managing stakeholders, ensuring alignment and providing transparency. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO Identify and solve difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings Ability to deliver complex outcomes and support achievement of objectives and key results. Proactively advise, facilitate, and coach your Squads Draw on best practices and develop creative solutions to address challenges facing Squad Use thorough analysis and strong business judgement to ensure resolution of problems that are not well defined Act as a key resource for squads' leadership in clarifying complex problems and developing customer and employee centric solutions Able to manage difficult situations and get to resolution and outcomes. Understand impact of problems and solutions on big picture and influences outcomes across squads Providing strategic consulting to business and technology stakeholders on how to achieve agility and improve time-to-value. Leading through influence, often without formal authority, by building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization. Able to develop presentations in PowerPoint and present to a larger audience. Able to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. What You'll Bring Minimum, computer science, technology, design or a relevant field (advanced degree and/or higher education preferred) 5-10+ years of client facing management consulting experience - big 4 consulting preferred . click apply for full job details
Relationship Manager
Close Brothers
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Asset Finance, where your role as an Area Sales Manager will be to generate new business to deliver the agreed sales target as part of the Close Brothers Transport team. You will do this by demonstrating you can exceed agreed annual sales targets and build relationships with customers and industry stakeholders. This is a remote/field-based role, covering a territory in the Midlands or North of England. Our Ideal ASM must be able to demonstrate the ability to organise, manage and deliver their own customer contact strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers. Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products. Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience of the Asset Finance Industry/Financial industry. Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels The ability to drive sales and plan/manage own activities and contact strategy Previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong business sense and industry expertise Excellent sales and negotiation skills Full Driver's license IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Knowledge of Transport (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Asset Finance, where your role as an Area Sales Manager will be to generate new business to deliver the agreed sales target as part of the Close Brothers Transport team. You will do this by demonstrating you can exceed agreed annual sales targets and build relationships with customers and industry stakeholders. This is a remote/field-based role, covering a territory in the Midlands or North of England. Our Ideal ASM must be able to demonstrate the ability to organise, manage and deliver their own customer contact strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers. Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products. Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience of the Asset Finance Industry/Financial industry. Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels The ability to drive sales and plan/manage own activities and contact strategy Previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong business sense and industry expertise Excellent sales and negotiation skills Full Driver's license IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Knowledge of Transport (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Business Manager
Close Brothers Doncaster, Yorkshire
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) where, as our Business Manager you'll work closely with the CBMF Leadership Team to deliver effective executive governance and take ownership of strategic analysis and reviews to address emerging risks, issues and business priorities on behalf of the Executive Committee. You'll be accountable for the end-to-end business planning approach, process and supporting governance to ensure robust prioritisation and optimal deployment of resources aligned to our strategic priorities, spanning our five key pillars of Colleague, Customer, Partner, Commercial and Brand. Our ideal new team member will have a proven track record of building effective working relationships with senior stakeholders, they will have a strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead and influence. RESPONSIBILITIES Motor Executive Committee Define, maintain, and lead regular reviews of governance standards for the Motor Finance Executive Committee (ExCo) i.e. terms of references, standing agendas, supporting templates Coordination of the Motor Finance ExCo ensuring papers are produced and circulated in a timely manner. Support the preparation and production of strategy reviews and other materials / collateral required for Motor ExCo meetings Deliver quality assurance over ExCo collateral, critically evaluating content and constructively challenging stakeholders when required Ensure actions are actively tracked and meeting minutes are concise Business Planning Drive the day-to-day execution of the business planning process which includes the co-ordination of the Planning Forum, assisting in the production of supporting collateral and enabling effective decision making Ensure business critical activities remain on track and risk and issues are identified early and drive remediation actions Work with the Motor ExCo to define strategic priorities over short, medium, and long-term planning horizons Business Management Lead ad-hoc initiatives and perform strategic reviews, analysis and research activities as required Drive the regular review and iteration of top-level measurements and business metrics via Motor ExCo and other appropriate forums. Identify opportunities, including use of new platforms, to leverage data and insight to manage, control and improve business performance and outcomes. Support the delivery of the core annual activities including the budgeting process and capital investment proposals Define an approach and support the implementation of a service catalogue for Motor Finance, including Retail/Bank shared services, to optimise value delivered Support with maintaining the business relationship with the FLA as well as the business' ongoing adherence with the FLA code of conduct WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Excellent stakeholder management skills including demonstrable experience of successfully mediating contention / conflict and effectively facilitating difficult business prioritisation A good commercial acumen with a broad knowledge of the entire business value chain and drivers of cost / value Extensive experience leading direct and indirect teams in a matrixed structure A self-motivated, enthusiastic leader with both grit and gravitas that both influences and garners consensus Demonstrable experience in leadership, communication, influencing, planning and organising Experience working in a demanding, fast paced environment within financial services The ability to prioritise own work and develop concise, executable plans which align clearly with business directives; can drive initiatives autonomously. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ARE: Experienced in development of performance measurement / indicator systems and frameworks (e.g. balanced scorecards, measurement hierarchies) Experienced in business strategy definition and elaboration We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) where, as our Business Manager you'll work closely with the CBMF Leadership Team to deliver effective executive governance and take ownership of strategic analysis and reviews to address emerging risks, issues and business priorities on behalf of the Executive Committee. You'll be accountable for the end-to-end business planning approach, process and supporting governance to ensure robust prioritisation and optimal deployment of resources aligned to our strategic priorities, spanning our five key pillars of Colleague, Customer, Partner, Commercial and Brand. Our ideal new team member will have a proven track record of building effective working relationships with senior stakeholders, they will have a strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead and influence. RESPONSIBILITIES Motor Executive Committee Define, maintain, and lead regular reviews of governance standards for the Motor Finance Executive Committee (ExCo) i.e. terms of references, standing agendas, supporting templates Coordination of the Motor Finance ExCo ensuring papers are produced and circulated in a timely manner. Support the preparation and production of strategy reviews and other materials / collateral required for Motor ExCo meetings Deliver quality assurance over ExCo collateral, critically evaluating content and constructively challenging stakeholders when required Ensure actions are actively tracked and meeting minutes are concise Business Planning Drive the day-to-day execution of the business planning process which includes the co-ordination of the Planning Forum, assisting in the production of supporting collateral and enabling effective decision making Ensure business critical activities remain on track and risk and issues are identified early and drive remediation actions Work with the Motor ExCo to define strategic priorities over short, medium, and long-term planning horizons Business Management Lead ad-hoc initiatives and perform strategic reviews, analysis and research activities as required Drive the regular review and iteration of top-level measurements and business metrics via Motor ExCo and other appropriate forums. Identify opportunities, including use of new platforms, to leverage data and insight to manage, control and improve business performance and outcomes. Support the delivery of the core annual activities including the budgeting process and capital investment proposals Define an approach and support the implementation of a service catalogue for Motor Finance, including Retail/Bank shared services, to optimise value delivered Support with maintaining the business relationship with the FLA as well as the business' ongoing adherence with the FLA code of conduct WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Excellent stakeholder management skills including demonstrable experience of successfully mediating contention / conflict and effectively facilitating difficult business prioritisation A good commercial acumen with a broad knowledge of the entire business value chain and drivers of cost / value Extensive experience leading direct and indirect teams in a matrixed structure A self-motivated, enthusiastic leader with both grit and gravitas that both influences and garners consensus Demonstrable experience in leadership, communication, influencing, planning and organising Experience working in a demanding, fast paced environment within financial services The ability to prioritise own work and develop concise, executable plans which align clearly with business directives; can drive initiatives autonomously. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ARE: Experienced in development of performance measurement / indicator systems and frameworks (e.g. balanced scorecards, measurement hierarchies) Experienced in business strategy definition and elaboration We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Relationship Manager
Close Brothers Bristol, Gloucestershire
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Are you a motivated sales professional ready to make an impact within a specialist market? Join our expert team at Close Brothers Asset Finance, where you'll play a key role in growing our footprint within the industrial print sector. As Part of our Print business, you'll be responsible for meeting ambitious sales targets by providing tailored Asset Finance solutions and related services to businesses across the sector. We're looking for a confident, results-orientated person with a strong sales background and a talent for building effective, lasting relationships with customers. If you have a background in Asset Finance or specialist Print Equipment, that's a huge plus - but above all, we're looking for someone with initiative, commercial and financial acumen, and the motivation to succeed in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This is a field based role, so you'll work from home, being based near Bristol or generally across the South West of England or Wales. The role involves significant amounts of travel, so a valid drivers licence is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities to consistently meet or exceed sales targets. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers by understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to foster repeat business. Manage the end-to-end sales cycle including ensuring timely and precise service delivery and providing customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Serve as a knowledgeable and credible finance partner by staying informed of relevant products, market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape. Act as a liaison between the company and its existing and prospective markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales while gathering valuable market and customer insights. Maintain accurate and up to date records of customer interactions, ensuring all compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with the Risk function to ensure the consistent alignment of objectives, adhering fully to the principles of the Enterprise Risk Management framework of the Close Brothers Group. Prepare comprehensive and well-structured credit applications to support informed lending decisions for customers. Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required. Ensure you operate within the context of the FCA regulations at all times and that the Treating Customers Fairly initiative is fully adhered to. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels Sales driven with an ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy Strong business and financial acumen Excellent sales and negotiation skills IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE: Previous experience of Asset Finance Some knowledge of the Print industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Are you a motivated sales professional ready to make an impact within a specialist market? Join our expert team at Close Brothers Asset Finance, where you'll play a key role in growing our footprint within the industrial print sector. As Part of our Print business, you'll be responsible for meeting ambitious sales targets by providing tailored Asset Finance solutions and related services to businesses across the sector. We're looking for a confident, results-orientated person with a strong sales background and a talent for building effective, lasting relationships with customers. If you have a background in Asset Finance or specialist Print Equipment, that's a huge plus - but above all, we're looking for someone with initiative, commercial and financial acumen, and the motivation to succeed in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This is a field based role, so you'll work from home, being based near Bristol or generally across the South West of England or Wales. The role involves significant amounts of travel, so a valid drivers licence is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities to consistently meet or exceed sales targets. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers by understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to foster repeat business. Manage the end-to-end sales cycle including ensuring timely and precise service delivery and providing customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Serve as a knowledgeable and credible finance partner by staying informed of relevant products, market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape. Act as a liaison between the company and its existing and prospective markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales while gathering valuable market and customer insights. Maintain accurate and up to date records of customer interactions, ensuring all compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with the Risk function to ensure the consistent alignment of objectives, adhering fully to the principles of the Enterprise Risk Management framework of the Close Brothers Group. Prepare comprehensive and well-structured credit applications to support informed lending decisions for customers. Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required. Ensure you operate within the context of the FCA regulations at all times and that the Treating Customers Fairly initiative is fully adhered to. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels Sales driven with an ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy Strong business and financial acumen Excellent sales and negotiation skills IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE: Previous experience of Asset Finance Some knowledge of the Print industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Relationship Manager
Close Brothers Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Asset Leasing Team as a Area Sales Manager where you will be responsible for generating new business to deliver the agreed sales targets as part of the Manufacturing Division. The role will be field based covering a region across Central Midlands, canvassing various territories including: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Our ideal team member will be able to demonstrate ability to organise, manage and deliver their own customer contact strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers. Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products. Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Build and promote long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience of the Asset Finance Industry or customer-facing role in Construction/ Manufacturing/ Recycling/ Engineering & Print industries more specifically. Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels. Sales driven with ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Have previous knowledge and coverage of above industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Asset Leasing Team as a Area Sales Manager where you will be responsible for generating new business to deliver the agreed sales targets as part of the Manufacturing Division. The role will be field based covering a region across Central Midlands, canvassing various territories including: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Our ideal team member will be able to demonstrate ability to organise, manage and deliver their own customer contact strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers. Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products. Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Build and promote long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience of the Asset Finance Industry or customer-facing role in Construction/ Manufacturing/ Recycling/ Engineering & Print industries more specifically. Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels. Sales driven with ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Have previous knowledge and coverage of above industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Relationship Manager
Close Brothers
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Asset Leasing Team as a Area Sales Manager where you will be responsible for generating new business to deliver the agreed sales targets as part of the Manufacturing Division. The role will be field based covering a region across the West Midlands, canvassing various territories including: Birminghamshire, Coventry, Worcestershire & Northamptonshire. Our ideal team member will be able to demonstrate ability to organise, manage and deliver their own customer contact strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers. Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products. Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Build and promote long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience of the Asset Finance Industry or customer-facing role in Construction/Recycling/Engineering/Print industries more specifically. Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels. Sales driven with ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Have previous knowledge and coverage of above industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Asset Leasing Team as a Area Sales Manager where you will be responsible for generating new business to deliver the agreed sales targets as part of the Manufacturing Division. The role will be field based covering a region across the West Midlands, canvassing various territories including: Birminghamshire, Coventry, Worcestershire & Northamptonshire. Our ideal team member will be able to demonstrate ability to organise, manage and deliver their own customer contact strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers. Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products. Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Build and promote long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience of the Asset Finance Industry or customer-facing role in Construction/Recycling/Engineering/Print industries more specifically. Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels. Sales driven with ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Have previous knowledge and coverage of above industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Boston Consulting Group
Global Senior Manager - Scrum Lead
Boston Consulting Group
Locations: London Boston Atlanta Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Product Agility and Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE), an 80-person global strategic capability center and critical business partner of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization (DPO). This team is comprised of business and product delivery experts with specialization in Agile, Product Management, Product Delivery, Org Optimization and AI Innovation. This team is responsible for driving high-performance delivery of product, project and experience leveraging our expertise. This team directly partners with the Digital Product teams and shares in the delivery of their outcomes. Directly, this role and team report into 'Modern Work Experience and Enablement', a function within worldwide IT. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 2000+ person, cross-functional product & platform org responsible for running and continuously driving digital product capabilities and experience for all internal BCG business services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) and the entire BCG workforce. The DPO has over 20 Product Portfolio Families, 130+ product squads and 10 centres of excellence. This organization operates in a fully mature Agile Enterprise operating model, since its transformation in 2021. This Senior Manager level role is a critical and central part of our product teams. In this role, you are responsible for partnering with product leadership, organizing and managing the team's way of working, planning and managing the team's releases, and continuously optimizing the team's performance by managing key performance indicators. Individuals that succeed in this role are experienced consultants, project leaders, or team leaders who able to manage and influence senior leaders, able to plan and organize complex teams and outcomes, able to deliver high quality results, able to build strong and collaborative teams. You are highly motivated, a self-starter, able to take charge and navigate ambiguity, an innovator, a leader of people and outcomes, and a person that wants to take on tough challenges to learn, grow and make difference. This is not just a Scrum Lead role, this is a Product Delivery Leader role working in Agile. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Product Delivery: Oversee the delivery of product increments from planning to release. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, features in alignment with the product roadmap. Facilitate, govern and guide planning sessions and workshops for product discovery or initiation. Support Product Teams in Prioritization and Estimations of Product features through various techniques like RICE, KANO etc. Manage dependencies across squads to ensure smooth and timely progress on product deliverables. Facilitate Release Planning and Management: Work with Product Owners and chapter leads to plan and execute product releases. Support pre and post product release activities including L2 support alignment. Improve agility in processes and tools to reduce time to market and enable faster deployments to productions. Ensure frequent releases to gather customer feedback and iterate based on insights. Ensure Quality of the deliverable is maintained by tracking Defect metrics like leakage, defect aging etc. Facilitate Risk Management: Identify risks that may impact product delivery and mitigate them proactively. Address impediments and escalate issues to stakeholders when needed. Metrics and Reporting: Track key metrics and OKRs such as velocity, lead time, cycle time, and predictability to evaluate squad's performance. Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Review with Product Owners, product performance (e.g., C-sat, adoption, product KPIs). Ensure product development efforts align with desired outcomes and results. Create dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into product development progress for stakeholders like Portfolio leadership, sponsors etc. Coach on Agile Processes: Guide teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to the product development context. Coach cross-functional teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to embed Agile mindsets and practices that foster adaptability, autonomy, and innovation. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by challenging the status quo and co-creating improved ways of working. Ensure Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily scrum, retrospectives, planning) are productive and value driven. Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and identify areas for improvement during retrospectives. Encourage culture of inspect and adapt and failing fast through Sprint Reviews. Support Team Enablement: Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Build a psychologically safe space for team members to communicate openly and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of accountability and self-organization. Encourage opportunities of Innovation and Experimentation. Partner with Product Owners: To ensure delivery aligns with the product vision and business strategy. To define and track OKRs successful completion. In backlog prioritization to maximize business value and strategic impact. To identify stakeholders and actively manage expectations. YOU'RE GOOD AT Developing relationships, engaging, and influencing stakeholders broadly, including senior leaders, to direct business outcomes Living agile culture and values and spreading your passion for them among other teams Sharing and transmitting passion and in-depth knowledge about Agile principles and are excited to embed them across the organization Applying innovative and creative thinking to solve complex problems and get things done Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Problem solving difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings, and transforming obstacles into big opportunities Being strategic and proactive, bringing proven team coaching experience. Communicating with empathy and influencing others broadly within your area of responsibility Being an agile role model: you work collaboratively, you show courage, you take responsibility, you have confidence, you speak out, you are creative, and you simplify Interacting with others with excellent people management skills: listening, motivating, observing, giving and receiving feedback helps individuals and teams grow Driving decision-making and exercises independent sound judgment in determining appropriate methods to drives results across squads Delivering complex products, initiatives and outcomes using Agile and Lean methods. Managing stakeholders, ensuring alignment and providing transparency. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO Identify and solve difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings Ability to deliver complex outcomes and support achievement of objectives and key results. Proactively advise, facilitate, and coach your Squads Draw on best practices and develop creative solutions to address challenges facing Squad Use thorough analysis and strong business judgement to ensure resolution of problems that are not well defined Act as a key resource for squads' leadership in clarifying complex problems and developing customer and employee centric solutions Able to manage difficult situations and get to resolution and outcomes. Understand impact of problems and solutions on big picture and influences outcomes across squads Providing strategic consulting to business and technology stakeholders on how to achieve agility and improve time-to-value. Leading through influence, often without formal authority, by building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization. Able to develop presentations in PowerPoint and present to a larger audience. Able to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. What You'll Bring Minimum, computer science, technology, design or a relevant field (advanced degree and/or higher education preferred) 5-10+ years of client facing management consulting experience - big 4 consulting preferred . click apply for full job details
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Locations: London Boston Atlanta Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Product Agility and Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE), an 80-person global strategic capability center and critical business partner of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization (DPO). This team is comprised of business and product delivery experts with specialization in Agile, Product Management, Product Delivery, Org Optimization and AI Innovation. This team is responsible for driving high-performance delivery of product, project and experience leveraging our expertise. This team directly partners with the Digital Product teams and shares in the delivery of their outcomes. Directly, this role and team report into 'Modern Work Experience and Enablement', a function within worldwide IT. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 2000+ person, cross-functional product & platform org responsible for running and continuously driving digital product capabilities and experience for all internal BCG business services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) and the entire BCG workforce. The DPO has over 20 Product Portfolio Families, 130+ product squads and 10 centres of excellence. This organization operates in a fully mature Agile Enterprise operating model, since its transformation in 2021. This Senior Manager level role is a critical and central part of our product teams. In this role, you are responsible for partnering with product leadership, organizing and managing the team's way of working, planning and managing the team's releases, and continuously optimizing the team's performance by managing key performance indicators. Individuals that succeed in this role are experienced consultants, project leaders, or team leaders who able to manage and influence senior leaders, able to plan and organize complex teams and outcomes, able to deliver high quality results, able to build strong and collaborative teams. You are highly motivated, a self-starter, able to take charge and navigate ambiguity, an innovator, a leader of people and outcomes, and a person that wants to take on tough challenges to learn, grow and make difference. This is not just a Scrum Lead role, this is a Product Delivery Leader role working in Agile. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Product Delivery: Oversee the delivery of product increments from planning to release. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, features in alignment with the product roadmap. Facilitate, govern and guide planning sessions and workshops for product discovery or initiation. Support Product Teams in Prioritization and Estimations of Product features through various techniques like RICE, KANO etc. Manage dependencies across squads to ensure smooth and timely progress on product deliverables. Facilitate Release Planning and Management: Work with Product Owners and chapter leads to plan and execute product releases. Support pre and post product release activities including L2 support alignment. Improve agility in processes and tools to reduce time to market and enable faster deployments to productions. Ensure frequent releases to gather customer feedback and iterate based on insights. Ensure Quality of the deliverable is maintained by tracking Defect metrics like leakage, defect aging etc. Facilitate Risk Management: Identify risks that may impact product delivery and mitigate them proactively. Address impediments and escalate issues to stakeholders when needed. Metrics and Reporting: Track key metrics and OKRs such as velocity, lead time, cycle time, and predictability to evaluate squad's performance. Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Review with Product Owners, product performance (e.g., C-sat, adoption, product KPIs). Ensure product development efforts align with desired outcomes and results. Create dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into product development progress for stakeholders like Portfolio leadership, sponsors etc. Coach on Agile Processes: Guide teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to the product development context. Coach cross-functional teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to embed Agile mindsets and practices that foster adaptability, autonomy, and innovation. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by challenging the status quo and co-creating improved ways of working. Ensure Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily scrum, retrospectives, planning) are productive and value driven. Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and identify areas for improvement during retrospectives. Encourage culture of inspect and adapt and failing fast through Sprint Reviews. Support Team Enablement: Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Build a psychologically safe space for team members to communicate openly and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of accountability and self-organization. Encourage opportunities of Innovation and Experimentation. Partner with Product Owners: To ensure delivery aligns with the product vision and business strategy. To define and track OKRs successful completion. In backlog prioritization to maximize business value and strategic impact. To identify stakeholders and actively manage expectations. YOU'RE GOOD AT Developing relationships, engaging, and influencing stakeholders broadly, including senior leaders, to direct business outcomes Living agile culture and values and spreading your passion for them among other teams Sharing and transmitting passion and in-depth knowledge about Agile principles and are excited to embed them across the organization Applying innovative and creative thinking to solve complex problems and get things done Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Problem solving difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings, and transforming obstacles into big opportunities Being strategic and proactive, bringing proven team coaching experience. Communicating with empathy and influencing others broadly within your area of responsibility Being an agile role model: you work collaboratively, you show courage, you take responsibility, you have confidence, you speak out, you are creative, and you simplify Interacting with others with excellent people management skills: listening, motivating, observing, giving and receiving feedback helps individuals and teams grow Driving decision-making and exercises independent sound judgment in determining appropriate methods to drives results across squads Delivering complex products, initiatives and outcomes using Agile and Lean methods. Managing stakeholders, ensuring alignment and providing transparency. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO Identify and solve difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings Ability to deliver complex outcomes and support achievement of objectives and key results. Proactively advise, facilitate, and coach your Squads Draw on best practices and develop creative solutions to address challenges facing Squad Use thorough analysis and strong business judgement to ensure resolution of problems that are not well defined Act as a key resource for squads' leadership in clarifying complex problems and developing customer and employee centric solutions Able to manage difficult situations and get to resolution and outcomes. Understand impact of problems and solutions on big picture and influences outcomes across squads Providing strategic consulting to business and technology stakeholders on how to achieve agility and improve time-to-value. Leading through influence, often without formal authority, by building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization. Able to develop presentations in PowerPoint and present to a larger audience. Able to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. What You'll Bring Minimum, computer science, technology, design or a relevant field (advanced degree and/or higher education preferred) 5-10+ years of client facing management consulting experience - big 4 consulting preferred . click apply for full job details
Boston Consulting Group
Principal Engineer, BCG Expand, London
Boston Consulting Group
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Tax Accountant
Close Brothers
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will take responsibility for advising the business and finance teams, as well as taking ownership for the project management of tax projects and deliverables. Working as part of the Finance team our ideal team member will have previous experience in managing statutory tax compliance deadlines and obligations with an excellent ability to analyse numerical data, verbal data and all other sources of information. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the Corporation Tax calculations for UK, Channel Islands, and Irish entities. Manage all associated projects e.g. Research and development and capital allowances. Ensure that tax computations and returns are filed with the relevant tax authorities, in the correct format and on a timely basis e.g. Corporation tax and PSA returns. Assist the line manager, the Tax finance director and tax accountants in ensuring that tax payments are made accurately and on time to the relevant tax authorities. Respond to tax related queries from internal or external stakeholders on a timely basis and in a practical/ commercial way e.g. tax advisory to business on a new product or queries from HMRC. Provide support to the finance function during reporting periods such as interim and yearend including preparation of detailed taxation calculations and statutory reporting forms. Ensure that adequate controls are in place including those required by the Senior Accounting Officer regulations and keeping documentation and risk registers up to date. Provide assistance in other areas of tax as required e.g. VAT. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience in direct taxes. Professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent work experience. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE: Experience in financial services. Experience in software tools such as SAP and ALFA. Professional qualification in tax e.g. ATT or CTA. We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will take responsibility for advising the business and finance teams, as well as taking ownership for the project management of tax projects and deliverables. Working as part of the Finance team our ideal team member will have previous experience in managing statutory tax compliance deadlines and obligations with an excellent ability to analyse numerical data, verbal data and all other sources of information. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the Corporation Tax calculations for UK, Channel Islands, and Irish entities. Manage all associated projects e.g. Research and development and capital allowances. Ensure that tax computations and returns are filed with the relevant tax authorities, in the correct format and on a timely basis e.g. Corporation tax and PSA returns. Assist the line manager, the Tax finance director and tax accountants in ensuring that tax payments are made accurately and on time to the relevant tax authorities. Respond to tax related queries from internal or external stakeholders on a timely basis and in a practical/ commercial way e.g. tax advisory to business on a new product or queries from HMRC. Provide support to the finance function during reporting periods such as interim and yearend including preparation of detailed taxation calculations and statutory reporting forms. Ensure that adequate controls are in place including those required by the Senior Accounting Officer regulations and keeping documentation and risk registers up to date. Provide assistance in other areas of tax as required e.g. VAT. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience in direct taxes. Professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent work experience. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE: Experience in financial services. Experience in software tools such as SAP and ALFA. Professional qualification in tax e.g. ATT or CTA. We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Relationship Manager
Close Brothers Craven Arms, Shropshire
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join Close Brothers Asset Finance, where your role as an Area Sales Manager will be to generate new business to deliver the agreed sales target as part of the Close Brothers Transport team. You will do this by demonstrating you can exceed agreed annual sales targets and build relationships with customers and industry stakeholders. This is a remote/field-based role, covering a territory in the North East spanning the Newcastle, Durham, Middlesborough area. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers. Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products. Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience of the Asset Finance Industry/Financial industry Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels The ability to drive sales and plan/manage own activities and contact strategy Previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong business sense and industry expertise Excellent sales and negotiation skills Full Driver's license IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Knowledge of Transport (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join Close Brothers Asset Finance, where your role as an Area Sales Manager will be to generate new business to deliver the agreed sales target as part of the Close Brothers Transport team. You will do this by demonstrating you can exceed agreed annual sales targets and build relationships with customers and industry stakeholders. This is a remote/field-based role, covering a territory in the North East spanning the Newcastle, Durham, Middlesborough area. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers. Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products. Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information. Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience of the Asset Finance Industry/Financial industry Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels The ability to drive sales and plan/manage own activities and contact strategy Previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong business sense and industry expertise Excellent sales and negotiation skills Full Driver's license IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Knowledge of Transport (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Boston Consulting Group
Principal Engineer, BCG Expand, London
Boston Consulting Group
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

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