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Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Our Manchester Business Restructuring team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a Junior Data and Business Analyst. This role is ideal for someone with experience in professional services or industry, with strong data analytical skills to support a variety of advisory assignments and business development activities. We are looking for an individual that has great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook, whom can apply analytical techniques to varied scopes and datasets across a range of different situations. You will be joining a Manchester based team and report into a local Director. Business Restructuring operates as a national stream and the role may involve supporting teams other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. The role is a technical role primarily focused on the collection transformation, analysis and visual reporting of data. You will be part of a vibrant team, providing data analysis and business insights to support our clients. Your work will involve collecting, transforming, analysing, and visually reporting data. You will also play a key role in supporting business development through data analysis. You'll be someone with: Knowledge or awareness of business process transaction cycles (e.g., Procure to Payables, Order to Cash, Forecast to Fulfil) and core financial data (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory, Staff Expenses, General Ledger) Experience in data matching, data profiling, and data transformation Experience in some of the following: business process analysis, financial control analysis, forensic investigation, revenue, cost and margin analysis, customer segmentation, sensitivity analysis, ERP analytics Strong skills in using Excel for data analysis Experience with data visualisation software (PowerBI preferred) to create clear and insightful visualisations Experience using SQL suite of software including the ETL process Ability to present data and findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Willingness to take initiative and drive projects forward Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs Strong problem-solving ability Desirable Skills Basic knowledge of financial modelling techniques and principles Understanding of statistical methods and their application in business analysis Understanding of database schema design and implementation You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Job Description: At Mars Petcare, we're reimagining what it means to share life with a pet-anywhere in the world. Over the past decade, we've created an entirely new business and doubled its size. Today, our products and services address more than 70% of pet owners' needs. But our purpose takes us further. The Growth, Digital & Platforms (GDP Digital) team is a newly formed unit within Petcare, responsible for building, launching, and scaling world-class digital products and data solutions globally. Our mission is to help our brands accelerate growth and create connected Petcare experiences that deliver on our purpose. As Digital Portfolio Director within the Strategy & Operations function, you'll play a critical role in shaping and delivering our digital transformation and operating model. You'll lead the strategic management of a broad portfolio of digital initiatives-spanning digital products, platforms, and data & analytics-while driving operational excellence and governance across the digital organization What will be your key responsibilities? Lead Portfolio Strategy & Governance: Define and drive the digital portfolio strategy, ensuring initiatives align with business priorities. Oversee governance processes, enabling effective decision-making, resource allocation, and agile delivery. Run Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs): Own and lead the MBR process for digital, providing visibility into portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities. Present actionable insights to senior stakeholders across functions. Drive Portfolio Execution & Delivery: Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring they're delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to key outcomes. Actively manage risks and support teams in delivery. Track KPIs & Drive Results: Monitor and report on portfolio health using meaningful KPIs. Identify trends, surface risks, and recommend improvements. Champion Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between Digital teams and key business partners (e.g., Finance, Legal, PMO). Ensure smooth coordination and alignment. Lead Change Management: Develop and execute communication and change strategies to support our operating model and the rollout of new digital products and ways of working - ensuring engagement and adoption. Foster Continuous Improvement: Embed a mindset of learning and optimization across the portfolio. Streamline processes, promote best practices, and ensure adaptability to business needs. What are we looking for? 8+ years leading complex digital portfolios or transformation programs Strong grasp of both strategic portfolio management and operational delivery Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders Expertise in agile program and project management Clear, concise communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Experience influencing without authority and leading through collaboration Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact at the heart of our digital transformation journey-shaping the future of Petcare, at scale. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Director of Data Platforms and Architecture to lead the design, development, and governance of our enterprise-wide Snacking data platform ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for driving platform strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring robust data architecture that empower multiple products and capabilities to power business decisions, scalability, and operational excellence. As a strategic leader, the Director of Data Platforms and Architecture will oversee the implementation and optimization of cutting-edge data technologies & solutions, establish best practices in data platforms and governance, and provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with stakeholders across business, IT, and analytics teams to align data architecture with organizational goals, enabling seamless data acquisition and advanced analytics capabilities. What will be your key responsibilities? Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms and architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Collaborate with C-level executives and business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging data as a strategic asset. Data Platform Oversight: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of modern data platforms, including cloud-native solutions, data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time processing systems. Ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability of the data ecosystem to support growing business needs. Architecture Design: Define and implement enterprise data architecture standards, including data modeling, integration, and API frameworks. Optimize workflows and pipelines to ensure efficient and secure data ingestion, processing, storage, and access. Foster a data-driven culture by ensuring architecture supports self-service analytics and business intelligence tools. Data Governance & Security: Establish and enforce robust data governance practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Partner with IT security teams to implement secure-by-design data architectures that protect sensitive information and mitigate risks. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of data architects, platform engineers, and data governance professionals. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team. Emerging Technologies: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in data platforms, AI/ML, and big data. Proactively evaluate and recommend new technologies that enhance data capabilities and drive business innovation. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, analytics, and business teams to identify data needs and translate them into actionable platform solutions. Advocate for data democratization by enabling access to clean, high-quality data for decision-making. What are we looking for? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or platform management roles, with 5+ years in leadership positions. Expertise in modern data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hadoop). Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and data security best practices. Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and implementation. Hands-on knowledge of database systems (SQL/NoSQL), ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling techniques. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments and balance long-term strategy with short-term execution. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, etc.). Experience with AI/ML technologies and data science platforms. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Director of Data Platforms and Architecture to lead the design, development, and governance of our enterprise-wide Snacking data platform ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for driving platform strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring robust data architecture that empower multiple products and capabilities to power business decisions, scalability, and operational excellence. As a strategic leader, the Director of Data Platforms and Architecture will oversee the implementation and optimization of cutting-edge data technologies & solutions, establish best practices in data platforms and governance, and provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with stakeholders across business, IT, and analytics teams to align data architecture with organizational goals, enabling seamless data acquisition and advanced analytics capabilities. What will be your key responsibilities? Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms and architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Collaborate with C-level executives and business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging data as a strategic asset. Data Platform Oversight: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of modern data platforms, including cloud-native solutions, data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time processing systems. Ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability of the data ecosystem to support growing business needs. Architecture Design: Define and implement enterprise data architecture standards, including data modeling, integration, and API frameworks. Optimize workflows and pipelines to ensure efficient and secure data ingestion, processing, storage, and access. Foster a data-driven culture by ensuring architecture supports self-service analytics and business intelligence tools. Data Governance & Security: Establish and enforce robust data governance practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Partner with IT security teams to implement secure-by-design data architectures that protect sensitive information and mitigate risks. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of data architects, platform engineers, and data governance professionals. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team. Emerging Technologies: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in data platforms, AI/ML, and big data. Proactively evaluate and recommend new technologies that enhance data capabilities and drive business innovation. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, analytics, and business teams to identify data needs and translate them into actionable platform solutions. Advocate for data democratization by enabling access to clean, high-quality data for decision-making. What are we looking for? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or platform management roles, with 5+ years in leadership positions. Expertise in modern data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hadoop). Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and data security best practices. Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and implementation. Hands-on knowledge of database systems (SQL/NoSQL), ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling techniques. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments and balance long-term strategy with short-term execution. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, etc.). Experience with AI/ML technologies and data science platforms. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Director of Data Platforms and Architecture to lead the design, development, and governance of our enterprise-wide Snacking data platform ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for driving platform strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring robust data architecture that empower multiple products and capabilities to power business decisions, scalability, and operational excellence. As a strategic leader, the Director of Data Platforms and Architecture will oversee the implementation and optimization of cutting-edge data technologies & solutions, establish best practices in data platforms and governance, and provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with stakeholders across business, IT, and analytics teams to align data architecture with organizational goals, enabling seamless data acquisition and advanced analytics capabilities. What will be your key responsibilities? Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms and architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Collaborate with C-level executives and business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging data as a strategic asset. Data Platform Oversight: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of modern data platforms, including cloud-native solutions, data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time processing systems. Ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability of the data ecosystem to support growing business needs. Architecture Design: Define and implement enterprise data architecture standards, including data modeling, integration, and API frameworks. Optimize workflows and pipelines to ensure efficient and secure data ingestion, processing, storage, and access. Foster a data-driven culture by ensuring architecture supports self-service analytics and business intelligence tools. Data Governance & Security: Establish and enforce robust data governance practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Partner with IT security teams to implement secure-by-design data architectures that protect sensitive information and mitigate risks. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of data architects, platform engineers, and data governance professionals. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team. Emerging Technologies: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in data platforms, AI/ML, and big data. Proactively evaluate and recommend new technologies that enhance data capabilities and drive business innovation. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, analytics, and business teams to identify data needs and translate them into actionable platform solutions. Advocate for data democratization by enabling access to clean, high-quality data for decision-making. What are we looking for? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or platform management roles, with 5+ years in leadership positions. Expertise in modern data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hadoop). Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and data security best practices. Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and implementation. Hands-on knowledge of database systems (SQL/NoSQL), ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling techniques. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments and balance long-term strategy with short-term execution. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, etc.). Experience with AI/ML technologies and data science platforms. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. 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Please note: This position is remote and available only within the EU/UK regions or within the United States. Candidates must be in the specified location and eligible to work in the region to be considered for this role. We do not provide Visa Sponsorships. Are you ready for a Game-Changing Career Experience? At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become a community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that "IT'S NOT GG (Good Game), UNTIL IT'S GG FOR ALL" . We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes. We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Director of Media Distribution to lead, build and execute the sales strategy for our global platform distribution. This high-impact role will oversee the development, expansion, and optimization of distribution channels for streaming platforms, ensuring that all distribution activities align with our overarching business goals and monetisation strategies. As the Director Media Distribution, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, particularly with Advertising and Sales, to drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies and partnership development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media distribution, direct sales, and a proven ability to innovate and lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is a remote position with the ideal candidate residing in the US, the UK, or Europe, with the option to work out of one of our North American or European offices (NY, London, Stockholm, Cologne). Key Responsibilities: Negotiate and secure high-profile distribution deals for Esports events, ensuring broad global reach to unlock maximized monetization through ad sales and sponsorships (done by other teams). Leadership & Strategy Development: Take the lead on all global distribution efforts for major Esports events such as Intel Extreme Masters, ESL Ones, ESL Pro Leagues, Snapdragon Pro Series, and the Esports World Cup , ensuring content is effectively distributed across partnered streaming services such as Twitch & YouTube, and social platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), TikTok , and others. Collaborate with the Advertising team to integrate advertising solutions into the digital distribution channels, ensuring that campaigns align with revenue targets and brand objectives. Drive partnerships with leading digital platforms and OTT services, maintaining strategic relationships to guarantee premium content placement and distribution opportunities. Lead the development and execution of the new FastTV distribution strategy , focusing on scaling reach, user engagement, and revenue growth across emerging and established digital platforms. Spearhead the development of innovative distribution models to capitalize on new technologies and audience trends, ensuring ongoing leadership in the Esports and media space. Distribution & Monetisation Growth: Lead the sales process for new distribution opportunities, from prospecting and negotiations to closing and contract management. Develop and manage sales pipelines, ensuring aggressive yet achievable revenue targets are met across various distribution platforms. Negotiate deals and partnerships with an emphasis on favorable terms for both short-term and long-term growth. Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and audience behavior to adjust sales tactics and strategies for maximum impact. Team Development & Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate, mentor, and develop a high-performing distribution sales and partner management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Production, Marketing, Data Analytics, and FaceIT, Brand Partnerships, and Product) to ensure seamless content delivery across all distribution channels. Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to structure contracts and ensure compliance with all industry regulations. Reporting & Analysis: Regularly report on progress to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics such as distribution reach, partnership performance, and advertising revenue impact. Use data-driven insights to optimize sales strategies, ensuring ongoing success in the evolving media landscape. Track market performance and ROI on distribution partnerships and initiatives to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability. Hypothetical breakdown of the role: 60% Distribution & Monetisation Focus, implementing strategy, BD, drive new deals 20% Partner-facing communication in texts and meetings 10% working with viewership data and creating partnership reports 10% Internal and external stakeholder management Ideal Skills & Attributes: Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills , with the ability to manage relationships at senior levels within key digital platforms and Esports organizations. Data-driven mindset , with the ability to leverage analytics to optimize distribution strategies and drive decision-making. Ability to navigate complex partnerships in the fast-paced and rapidly evolving world of Esports and digital media. Proven ability to lead teams through high-pressure, high-profile events , ensuring smooth execution of live-streaming and content distribution. Innovative thinker who stays ahead of the curve in identifying new opportunities and technologies for media distribution and monetization. EFG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Each of our brands plays a significant role in creating worlds beyond gameplay. They build, connect, and nurture beyond game ecosystems to unlock more fun, fame, and fortune for gamers across the globe. At ESL we create worlds where everybody can be somebody At FACEIT we create a world where the community has the power to shape video games At DreamHack we create a world where the gaming community comes to life Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal-opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; MBA preferred. 10+ years of experience in media distribution, sales, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leading role. Proven track record of global distribution management , with strong experience in securing high-profile deals on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, X, TikTok, OTT platforms, Telecommunication Companies, and FastTV operators. Deep understanding of the Esports ecosystems , including live-streaming, digital media trends, audience engagement, and monetization strategies (preferred). Expertise in the development of FAST TV (Free Ad-Supported TV) and other OTT or digital distribution models. Strong understanding of the advertising landscape , including digital advertising, programmatic buying, and content monetization. Proven success in negotiating large-scale media deals with platforms and global stakeholders, including event organizers, content creators, and technology partners. We lead the industry with numerous online and offline competitions, digital platforms as well as gaming lifestyle festivals.

Role Description The AI Safety Institute research unit is looking for exceptionally motivated and talented Research Scientists and Research Engineers to work in the Societal impacts team. Societal Impacts Societal Impacts is a multidisciplinary team that studies how advanced AI models can impact people and society. Core research topics include the use of AI for assisting with criminal activities, undermining trust in information, jeopardising psychological wellbeing, or for malicious social engineering. We are interested in both immediate and medium-term risks. In this role, you'll join a strongly collaborative technical research team led by the Societal Impacts Research Director, Professor Christopher Summerfield. You will receive mentorship, training, and opportunities for development. You'll also regularly interact with our highly talented and experienced staff across the Institute (including alumni from Anthropic, DeepMind, OpenAI and ML professors from Oxford and Cambridge), as well as other partners across government. In addition to Junior roles, Senior, Staff and Principal RE positions are available for candidates with the required seniority and experience. Person Specification Successful candidates will work with other researchers to design and run studies that answer important questions about the effect AI will have on society. For example, can AI effectively change people's political and social views? Research Scientists/Engineers have scope to use a range of research methodologies and drive the strategy of the team. This is a multidisciplinary team and we look for people with a diversity of backgrounds. We are especially excited about candidates with experience of research in one or more of these areas: Computational social science Machine learning (research engineer / research scientist) Data Science, especially including Natural Language Processing Advanced statistical modelling and experimental design. Required Skills and Experience We select based on skills and experience regarding the following areas: Writing production quality code Writing code efficiently, especially using Python Demonstrable interest in the societal impacts of AI Experimental design Demonstrable experience running research experiments involving AI models and/or human participants Strong quantitative skills Data analytics Data science methods Frontier model architecture knowledge Frontier model training knowledge Model evaluations knowledge AI safety research knowledge Research problem selection Research science Verbal communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills Desired Skills and Experience Written communication Published work related to cognitive, social or political social science. A specialization in a particular field of social or political science, economics, cognitive science, criminology, security studies, AI safety, or another relevant field. Front-end software engineering skills to build UI for studies with human participants. Salary & Benefits We are hiring individuals at all ranges of seniority and experience within the research unit, and this advert allows you to apply for any of the roles within this range. We will discuss and calibrate with you as part of the process. The full range of salaries available is as follows: L3: £65,000 - £75,000 L4: £85,000 - £95,000 L5: £105,000 - £115,000 L6: £125,000 - £135,000 L7: £145,000 There are a range of pension options available which can be found through the Civil Service website. Selection Process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process.

The Role Optima Partners is a forward-thinking professional services firm on an exciting growth trajectory. As we expand from 50 to 200 employees over the next two years, we are strengthening our team and are now looking for a skilled and experienced Head of Analytics & Data Science to lead and guide a team of data science professionals in the data space to help our clients deliver on their chosen business priorities. As Head of Analytics and Data Science, you will play a leading role in driving the analytics & data science agenda in the Advanced Data Practice. Your primary role will be to develop and grow a team of data analysts and data scientists as they deliver across a varied portfolio of client-facing projects. You will support business development leads in creating and converting new opportunities, as the technical authority on the application of data science in use cases across all our sectors. You will use your knowledge and practical experience to develop a best practice operating model to assure robust and commercially viable machine learning solutions are deployed and adopted with clients. You will line-manage members of the Decision Sciences and Machine Learning team, setting their goals, helping their personal development, and enhancing overall colleague satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and experienced data science practitioner looking to progress their career in a leadership role, to drive forward an ambitious data science agenda. In return, you will benefit from our Advanced Data Practice's continuous learning and development, helping us all to stay at the forefront of a fast-paced data-driven world. Key Responsibilities Line Management : Managing 8-10 team data scientists and analysts (via 2-3 lead/managers), looking after their performance, PDP, and career growth. Client delivery: Delivery assurance on client projects, principally in the role of a technical oversight or technical expert. Business and Commercial Development : Support the Director of DSML and Director of Solutions in maturing BD opportunities. Financial Discipline: Support the DSML director in having an accurate view of the team's key financial metrics. You will work with the delivery team and client engagement managers to set standard ways of working and templated approaches to different types of engagements. You will be a natural communicator, able to articulate business problems/requirements to data scientists and engineers within delivery teams and data science/engineering solutions and concepts to business stakeholders. Skills and Experience A highly motivated, enthused, and energised attitude. A solution-finding mindset that seeks solutions rather than spots obstacles. Passion to foster a One-Team mentality, through driving and promoting a dynamic team activity agenda. A passion to nurture and grow talent in the Advanced Data Practice. Qualifications and Education Requirements Min 2.1 degree in a scientific/mathematical discipline (STEM). Preferably a MSc/other postgraduate degree in a quantitative discipline. A postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative discipline. Desired: professional qualification or membership of a data science-related body. Key Technical Skills Ability to abstract complex business problems into data, model, and decisioning ecosystems. Advanced knowledge of Statistics and ML techniques. Proficient in a range of programming languages (Python and/or R preferable, SQL, C#, Java). Solid grasp of popular and emerging technology stack for building and orchestrating ML solutions. A strong grasp of profit-loss dynamics and value drivers in a range of commercial settings. Key Business Skills Ability to spot commercial opportunities for data science use cases in existing and new client conversations. Excellent people skills, with ability to engage confidently with senior/C-suite leadership within clients. Strong coaching and mentoring skills. Excellent written and presentation skills. The Company Optima Partners is an advanced data and business consultancy headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. We are a practitioner-led organisation that collaborates with top consumer brands to drive transformation and foster customer-centricity through our expertise in customer strategy, innovative design, and advanced data science and engineering. We help our clients get closer to their customers, to truly understand them, and deliver exactly the right products, engagement, and experiences across all channels and interactions.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Our Manchester Business Restructuring team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a Junior Data and Business Analyst. This role is ideal for someone with experience in professional services or industry, with strong data analytical skills to support a variety of advisory assignments and business development activities. We are looking for an individual that has great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook, whom can apply analytical techniques to varied scopes and datasets across a range of different situations. You will be joining a Manchester based team and report into a local Director. Business Restructuring operates as a national stream and the role may involve supporting teams other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. The role is a technical role primarily focused on the collection transformation, analysis and visual reporting of data. You will be part of a vibrant team, providing data analysis and business insights to support our clients. Your work will involve collecting, transforming, analysing, and visually reporting data. You will also play a key role in supporting business development through data analysis. You'll be someone with: Knowledge or awareness of business process transaction cycles (e.g., Procure to Payables, Order to Cash, Forecast to Fulfil) and core financial data (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory, Staff Expenses, General Ledger) Experience in data matching, data profiling, and data transformation Experience in some of the following: business process analysis, financial control analysis, forensic investigation, revenue, cost and margin analysis, customer segmentation, sensitivity analysis, ERP analytics Strong skills in using Excel for data analysis Experience with data visualisation software (PowerBI preferred) to create clear and insightful visualisations Experience using SQL suite of software including the ETL process Ability to present data and findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Willingness to take initiative and drive projects forward Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs Strong problem-solving ability Desirable Skills Basic knowledge of financial modelling techniques and principles Understanding of statistical methods and their application in business analysis Understanding of database schema design and implementation You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Senior HR Manager - EMEA Region Location - Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 OR Dunton, Essex, SS15 Travel to all UK sites and other EMEA countries required. Salary - up to £102,000 per annum plus bonus and company benefits. Full Time - Permanent - Hours At Percepta, we bring first-class service across each market we support. As Senior HR Manager for the EMEA region, based at either Daventry Northamptonshire or Dunton, Essex, you'll be part of creating and delivering exceptional customer experiences while enjoying the satisfaction of being part of a unique culture. What You'll Be Doing: The Senior Human Resources Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and administering Percepta's personnel, employee development, and employee relations within a specified region. They will also collaborate and assist with compensation, benefits, and timekeeping processing and submission as needed. The Senior Human Resources Manager oversees multiple sites and HR services programs. During a Typical Day, You'll: Staff and Department Management Direct and manage a team of HR staff responsible for recruiting, administration, personnel file maintenance, and employee relations/works council. Interview, select, and train employees. Lead by example and evaluate performance through performance evaluations, one-on-ones, corrective actions, etc. Administer disciplinary actions as required. Strategic Human Resources Management/Business Partnering Be a trusted advisor by strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders through data and workforce planning, ensuring your team does the same. Lead local and regional employee and labor relations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Partner with leaders to complete Employee Engagement Action Planning within 45-60 days after receiving survey results, with quarterly progress audits. Complete Front-line supervisors' 9Box/Talent Assessments and Succession Planning in collaboration with the Organizational Development team. Collaborate with senior leadership, managers, and team leaders to support the employee lifecycle process. Partner with leaders to make recommendations regarding promotions, demotions, transfers, etc. Work with the HR Director to develop, implement, and maintain employment law policies and programs to ensure HR governance. Provide leadership training on HR topics such as interviewing skills, harassment, discrimination, employee relations, and policies. Implement global programs as directed by the HR Director. Monitor employee engagement and recommend solutions, collaborating with the Employee Engagement team. Develop and maintain personnel policies and procedures at the site level, ensuring consistency across locations with similar laws and regulations. Develop staffing strategies, implementation plans, and programs to identify talent internally and externally. Participate in SOW processes, maintain client relationships, and oversee program launches and transitions, including Limited Serve responsibilities. Oversee all employment legal issues within the region, escalating to the Director as needed. Work Environment and Personnel Development Work on improving leadership, mentoring, coaching, and legal knowledge. Support and sustain a positive work environment that enhances team performance. Provide development opportunities for staff. Collaborate with the global team to ensure communication, transparency, and best practices across all regions. Miscellaneous Ensure health & safety compliance, workers' compensation, and site certifications. Support site communications. Engage in activities or projects as assigned by the HR Director or Site Management. Ability to create and deliver high-quality client presentations, emphasizing analytics and business acumen. What You Bring to the Role: Education College, university, or secondary degree, preferably in Business or Human Resource Management. Experience At least 7 years of strategic HR business partnering experience. Proven 7+ years in HR management roles. Extensive experience in employee relations and recruitment. 7+ years managing complex employee issues and coaching employees. Experience with employment law specific to the region (e.g., Leaves, Employee and Labor Relations, Grievance procedures, TUPE). Skills Strong employee and labor relations skills, including working with counsel. Effective leadership, team-building, and collaboration skills at global, regional, and local levels. Excellent counseling, negotiation, judgment, and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding time management and organizational skills. Ability to handle difficult conversations and employees. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and levels. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. High proficiency in MS Office 365, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Other Maintain confidentiality at all times. Professional interaction with vendors and customers, representing Percepta well. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally with short notice. What You Can Expect: - 25 days of annual leave to start, increasing by 1 day annually up to 30 days, plus bank holidays. - Life assurance of 4x annual salary. - Contributory pension scheme. - Private medical insurance. - Travel insurance for you and your family. - Discounted dental scheme. - Discounts on vehicles. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). About Percepta Established in 2000, Percepta is a global contact center provider delivering frictionless customer experiences. Our values are core to our organization, and we live by them daily. As a team member, you can expect a culture of service, teamwork, respect, proactivity, career growth, diversity, and competitive compensation.

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 markets, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. The Centre of Excellence (CoE) Lead for Transport is responsible for driving excellence in transportation operations within CCEP. This role involves developing and implementing best practices, optimizing transportation processes, and ensuring high standards of efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for defining roadmaps in conjunction with the local markets and moving each market to the To Be situation. What to Expect: Strategic Leadership: • Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Transport Centre of Excellence. • Lead initiatives to enhance transportation efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Process Optimization: • Identify and implement best practices in transportation management. • Lead initiatives to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels. Innovation and Technology: • Leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to drive innovation in transportation. • Implement and manage transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant tools. Performance Management: • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for transportation operations. • Conduct regular performance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed. Stakeholder Collaboration: • Collaborate with internal teams, including procurement, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure seamless transportation operations. • Build and maintain strong relationships with external logistics service providers. Compliance and Risk Management: • Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and industry standards. • Identify and mitigate risks associated with transportation operations. Continuous Improvement: • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the transportation team. • Lead projects aimed at enhancing transportation processes and reducing costs. Facilitating the Community of Practice meetings Skills and Essentials: Experience: • Minimum of 7 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, with a focus on transportation. • Proven experience in the FMCG industry is highly desirable. • Leadership and project management experience in cross functional initiatives. Technical Skills: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant software. • Ability to lead and motivate a team. Behavioural Competencies: • A highly experienced manager adept at conceptualising and developing the products, processes and plans that will support the delivery of the business' strategy. Will contribute to the strategy development, within Central Customer Service & Supply Chain. • This role will require the analysis of complex issues and changes to working methods. • Strong leader with solid change management and influencing skills. • Communicative competence for networking, conflict solution and organizational ability. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. • Master's degree or relevant certifications in logistics or supply chain management are a plus. • Fluent knowledge of English language Please apply with a copy of your CV in English and we look forward to your application! We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 markets, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognize we've got some way to go, but we'll get there with the support of our people. It's them who drive our future growth.

TMW are looking for a Planning Director who will be able to partner with our most senior clients to create powerfully effective B2B work. The role will involve driving big ideas that shape and build brands, as well as delivering mid and bottom funnel strategies and programmes including ABM and lead gen campaigns that drive engagement and ultimately behaviour change. We want a well-rounded strategist who can help us to continue our rich vein of integrated creativity and effectiveness through a B2B lens. We're looking for someone who's highly curious about the world, who thinks differently, and can inspire unexpected creative work. We're a collaborative bunch, and you'll have a key role in working with both clients and colleagues to improve the quality of our output. The role will be to set up, shape and drive forward a key new client win for us in the B2B tech sector alongside the client service and creative lead on the account. This is a big, exciting win for us and we have the opportunity to create compelling and highly effective work for our UK and European clients. The new planning director will need to be able to hit the ground running, quickly establish strong relationships both internally and externally while establishing the strategic direction for the account. Please note this is a hybrid role which for us means a mic of working from home and our office in London (Soho). Responsibilities You'll be the lead planner on our new tech client but with the opportunity to work on pitches as the opportunity arises. In leading accounts, you'll provide direction and support for the planners who work day-to-day on them, along with senior client and cross-agency team leadership. You'll lead the development of new ideas, bringing new thinking and momentum to the agency's clients. You will take, probe and respond to business-as-usual briefs and bigger campaign briefs, craft insight-led creative briefs and collaborate to produce powerful creative work You will understand how to make our work effective and how to analysis what the work has delivered You will inspire and earn the trust of senior level clients You will be a B2B thought leader who contributes to the agency profile. You'll mentor fellow planners, identifying opportunities for them to extend their skills, learn how to proactively deal with challenges, and identify opportunities for personal growth. You will collaborate with the data, behavioural science, and neuroscience experts in our Human Understanding Lab to ensure our strategic product is insightful, creatively inspiring and scientifically robust. Skills Strong integrated B2B experience from brand to demand. We are looking for a Planning Director that has all round B2B experience. Experience in delivering effective behaviour change campaigns. Good understanding of effectiveness methodologies. Ability to draw on insight and analytics to form a confident and convincing story to influence senior clients and agency peers. Good judge of brands and creative work - knows how to help our creatives get to the very best work through healthy and constructive challenge. Finger on the pulse of the evolving B2B landscape and technology innovations - and an ability to see how these could be used to meet brand objectives. Good collaborator and delegator - able to get the best out of peers and clients. Excellent presentation skills. Good facilitation skills - with senior clients and agency partners to achieve positive outcomes. Commercially astute, able to see and act on opportunities to grow our influence. Experience Depth and breadth of experience is needed. Experience working for large brands with complex stakeholder management would be advantageous. Either a Senior Planner looking for the next step up or already a Planning Director. Personality Substantive, authoritative and credible - someone who will be able to quickly influence and lead senior clients and partners within the agency. Must enjoy the challenge of being in the spot-light and be fast on their feet. Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Someone who's tuned in to client needs, able to adjust their approach to different groups of people and context, needs - adaptive and flexible style. Enjoys collaboration, with no ego. Focused on outcomes, high energy, passionate about possibilities. This is us The TMW story is born out of the many successes we've created for our clients over the past 30 years, and now encompasses offices in London and Bristol with clients all over the world. We create ideas that move people. We believe that ideas should work everywhere and that brilliant results are what really matter. We combine deep digital and advertising expertise, a strong heritage in CRM and award-winning creativity to make it all happen. TMW is proudly part of UNLIMITED, a fully integrated agency group with human understanding at its heart. Through our Human Understanding Lab, we uncover behaviour-led insights that power performance and create a genuine business advantage for our clients. What we value Together, we put people first and believe our values make us who we are. Give a Damn: We care about each other, our clients and our work. And this shines through everything we do. Be Brave: We believe in challenging each other, in standing up, in speaking out. We believe in trying new and difficult things in order to make ourselves and our work better. Stay Curious: We actively seek out the new and the unusual, finding inspiration everywhere in the world around us. Take Pride: We are open, accepting and inclusive, and we support each other on our journey to reach our true potential. We are actively working to ensure that we as an agency more fully reflect the society around us. What we give A thriving career with the chance to learn from passionate, talented colleagues and mentors. Exciting and varied client work with as much opportunity as you can handle. And a hugely sociable team to get to know. Here's a snapshot of just some of the benefits you can enjoy as part of the team. 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays Christmas closure Volunteer day and Birthday Day off Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance Healthcare Cash Back Scheme Interest free travel season ticket loan, Cycle scheme We have a calendar of social and charity events throughout the year, there's always something going on. Join us and join in. We make noise. We laugh. We share. We welcome new ideas and new people - including you. Sound good? If you think you tick all the boxes, please send your CV and tell us why you should join the team. 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