Goodman Masson have exclusively partnered with Newground Together to recruit for an Administrator to join their team! This will be a fixed term contract until the end of March 2025. Newground Together is a registered Charity and a part of the Together Housing Group, a social landlord with over 37,000 properties across the north of England. Newground Together aims to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous. Newground Together is committed to supporting people into jobs and training opportunities, connecting with young people and families, creating memorable outdoor experiences and providing health and wellbeing activities.We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Administrator to join our team at Together Housing. In this role, you will provide a broad range of effective and efficient administration support for Newgrounds Next Steps Together programme. Responsibilities include: Providing effective administration support Main point of contact Uploading data on CRM systems Customer service Adhering to office compliance Data Management Requirements:We are looking for someone who has: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Proven experience of providing business administration support Experience in data management Ability to operate different systems Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively Ability to work with a range of customers Understanding of housing/ local services Understanding of finance Benefits In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Administrator role Annual salary of £20,972 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday) (9-5) 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years service) + bank holidays Attractive pension scheme Healthcare benefits "Cycle to work" scheme In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Goodman Masson have exclusively partnered with Newground Together to recruit for an Administrator to join their team! This will be a fixed term contract until the end of March 2025. Newground Together is a registered Charity and a part of the Together Housing Group, a social landlord with over 37,000 properties across the north of England. Newground Together aims to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous. Newground Together is committed to supporting people into jobs and training opportunities, connecting with young people and families, creating memorable outdoor experiences and providing health and wellbeing activities.We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Administrator to join our team at Together Housing. In this role, you will provide a broad range of effective and efficient administration support for Newgrounds Next Steps Together programme. Responsibilities include: Providing effective administration support Main point of contact Uploading data on CRM systems Customer service Adhering to office compliance Data Management Requirements:We are looking for someone who has: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Proven experience of providing business administration support Experience in data management Ability to operate different systems Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively Ability to work with a range of customers Understanding of housing/ local services Understanding of finance Benefits In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Administrator role Annual salary of £20,972 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday) (9-5) 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years service) + bank holidays Attractive pension scheme Healthcare benefits "Cycle to work" scheme In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Boston Hale is currently working with a leading charity to recruit an Income Manager on a permanent basis. This role offers agile working with the majority of time working from home if preferred, but with the understanding that attendance to key meetings in the office with be required. Main duties: Managing an income team of two people, including training and development Ensuring that income is correctly accounted for monthly, and all bank accounts and income related balance sheet accounts are reconciled regularly Following up on outstanding sales invoices and securing payment Ensuring financial procedures and controls around income are being followed effectively Work closely with operational departments to ensure income streams can be properly accounted for Produce and distribute debtor reports Support the Finance Business Partnering Team and stakeholders in preparing income budgets Assist with the year end closure and audit Essential to have: Experience of managing an income team and track record of successfully developing staff Prior experience of successful operation of credit control processes Have managed month end and year end financial closure processes for income Our client would like to get someone started as soon as possible. Please apply ASAP to not miss out.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Boston Hale is currently working with a leading charity to recruit an Income Manager on a permanent basis. This role offers agile working with the majority of time working from home if preferred, but with the understanding that attendance to key meetings in the office with be required. Main duties: Managing an income team of two people, including training and development Ensuring that income is correctly accounted for monthly, and all bank accounts and income related balance sheet accounts are reconciled regularly Following up on outstanding sales invoices and securing payment Ensuring financial procedures and controls around income are being followed effectively Work closely with operational departments to ensure income streams can be properly accounted for Produce and distribute debtor reports Support the Finance Business Partnering Team and stakeholders in preparing income budgets Assist with the year end closure and audit Essential to have: Experience of managing an income team and track record of successfully developing staff Prior experience of successful operation of credit control processes Have managed month end and year end financial closure processes for income Our client would like to get someone started as soon as possible. Please apply ASAP to not miss out.
About the Role Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness (relocation assistance available for candidates not currently living in Scotland) Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available About the Role SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme is one of the biggest investment programmes in the north of Scotland for almost a century. This £20bn programme will help unlock cleaner, more secure energy for generations to come. As a result of our continued growth, we have a unique opportunity for a Chief Network Engineer who will be responsible for developing technical specifications and standards, assuring network design and quality and driving technical innovation. This is a key leadership role in ensuring the existing c£5b Transmission network can operate safely and reliably and ensuring that the annual £600m+ construction programme has the necessary technical support for design and construction purposes. Key responsibilities of the role include: • Technical and Design Authority for SSEN Transmission, ensuring all plant and equipment used on the transmission network is assessed as fit for purpose against relevant standards and providing independent verification that engineering designs produced by project teams comply with end-user expectations and specifications and meet statutory and regulatory requirements. • Leading a team of specialized engineering staff to provide technical and design assurance to all Transmission functions and to create, monitor and amend the technical specifications for all plant, apparatus and equipment employed on the system. You'll also lead the National HVDC Centre at Cumbernauld, the UK's only national facility for HVDC simulation and development. • Responsible for the oversight of technical quality across the asset lifecycle including factory and site acceptance and contractor technical quality performance during project delivery, commissioning, and operation. Ensuring technical quality by developing an internal technical quality and supply chain quality management system, introducing internal customer quality management systems. • Facilitating strong engineering and technical communities across the business. • Working with internal and external stakeholders to review, assess and approve innovative technologies for use on the network, ensuring that where technology changes are proposed that they are fully evaluated, and risks and opportunities understood. • Deputising for the Director of Asset Management and Operations as and when required. What do I need? To be considered for this role you should: • Be a Chartered Electrical Engineer and fellow of (or working towards) The IET or other institution. • Have extensive experience in engineering roles related to power system networks and experience in large capital project planning and delivery. • Be experienced in leading and developing large teams of engineering and technical staff. • Demonstrate the ability to understand and challenge complex engineering concepts across a wide range of engineering disciplines. • Have the ability to collaborate with key technical stakeholders including academia, OEMs and project partners and actively participate, challenge, and approve technical designs and proposals. About our Business SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Gemma Bell - / . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About the Role Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness (relocation assistance available for candidates not currently living in Scotland) Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available About the Role SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme is one of the biggest investment programmes in the north of Scotland for almost a century. This £20bn programme will help unlock cleaner, more secure energy for generations to come. As a result of our continued growth, we have a unique opportunity for a Chief Network Engineer who will be responsible for developing technical specifications and standards, assuring network design and quality and driving technical innovation. This is a key leadership role in ensuring the existing c£5b Transmission network can operate safely and reliably and ensuring that the annual £600m+ construction programme has the necessary technical support for design and construction purposes. Key responsibilities of the role include: • Technical and Design Authority for SSEN Transmission, ensuring all plant and equipment used on the transmission network is assessed as fit for purpose against relevant standards and providing independent verification that engineering designs produced by project teams comply with end-user expectations and specifications and meet statutory and regulatory requirements. • Leading a team of specialized engineering staff to provide technical and design assurance to all Transmission functions and to create, monitor and amend the technical specifications for all plant, apparatus and equipment employed on the system. You'll also lead the National HVDC Centre at Cumbernauld, the UK's only national facility for HVDC simulation and development. • Responsible for the oversight of technical quality across the asset lifecycle including factory and site acceptance and contractor technical quality performance during project delivery, commissioning, and operation. Ensuring technical quality by developing an internal technical quality and supply chain quality management system, introducing internal customer quality management systems. • Facilitating strong engineering and technical communities across the business. • Working with internal and external stakeholders to review, assess and approve innovative technologies for use on the network, ensuring that where technology changes are proposed that they are fully evaluated, and risks and opportunities understood. • Deputising for the Director of Asset Management and Operations as and when required. What do I need? To be considered for this role you should: • Be a Chartered Electrical Engineer and fellow of (or working towards) The IET or other institution. • Have extensive experience in engineering roles related to power system networks and experience in large capital project planning and delivery. • Be experienced in leading and developing large teams of engineering and technical staff. • Demonstrate the ability to understand and challenge complex engineering concepts across a wide range of engineering disciplines. • Have the ability to collaborate with key technical stakeholders including academia, OEMs and project partners and actively participate, challenge, and approve technical designs and proposals. About our Business SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Gemma Bell - / . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
Our Internal Audit group is an independent function accountable to the Audit and Examining Committee of the Board of Directors, the Office of the Chairman, senior management and our global and local regulators. Internal Audit is comprised of more than 1,000 auditors, located in key locations across the globe, and is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments across the firm's lines of business. The EMEA Credit Markets and Securitized Product Group (SPG) Audit Team is responsible for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment of the Credit Trading and SPG (including electronic trading for Credit Trading) business activities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. This is achieved through a program of audit coverage performed and managed by a team of business and technology audit specialists and coordinated on a global basis with colleagues in other regions. As a Senior Auditor in our Internal Audit group you will plan, execute and document audit reports, partner closely with global Audit colleagues and business stakeholders, and use judgment to strengthen internal controls. The role provides the opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of CIB Markets, specifically Credit Trading and SPG businesses, including electronic trading. Job responsibilities is involved a mix of planning, managing and executing audits. To do this well you will need to work effectively and efficiently with global audit colleagues and business stakeholders, assess the risks and controls at hand, and identify any issues timely. documents the results of your work comprehensively and concisely, and in addition you will also help draft audit reports, risk assessments and risk event summaries. finds ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies. has a mindset of seeking continuous improvement, such as the use of bots or data analytics, in carrying out your work. takes ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and take initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills experience of internal or external auditing, or relevant business experience, as the experience you bring to the table will help ensure your success in delivering the audit work you will be responsible for. We're open to reviewing your application even if you do not have auditing experience, as long as transferrable skills can be demonstrated. bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience) required ability to operate as an effective auditor, you will have a solid understanding of internal control concepts and the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls for a given set of risks. strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in order to build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders, while also influencing the actions of the business to improve its control environment. proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively and drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills CPA, CIA, ACA and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Our Internal Audit group is an independent function accountable to the Audit and Examining Committee of the Board of Directors, the Office of the Chairman, senior management and our global and local regulators. Internal Audit is comprised of more than 1,000 auditors, located in key locations across the globe, and is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments across the firm's lines of business. The EMEA Credit Markets and Securitized Product Group (SPG) Audit Team is responsible for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment of the Credit Trading and SPG (including electronic trading for Credit Trading) business activities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. This is achieved through a program of audit coverage performed and managed by a team of business and technology audit specialists and coordinated on a global basis with colleagues in other regions. As a Senior Auditor in our Internal Audit group you will plan, execute and document audit reports, partner closely with global Audit colleagues and business stakeholders, and use judgment to strengthen internal controls. The role provides the opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of CIB Markets, specifically Credit Trading and SPG businesses, including electronic trading. Job responsibilities is involved a mix of planning, managing and executing audits. To do this well you will need to work effectively and efficiently with global audit colleagues and business stakeholders, assess the risks and controls at hand, and identify any issues timely. documents the results of your work comprehensively and concisely, and in addition you will also help draft audit reports, risk assessments and risk event summaries. finds ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies. has a mindset of seeking continuous improvement, such as the use of bots or data analytics, in carrying out your work. takes ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and take initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills experience of internal or external auditing, or relevant business experience, as the experience you bring to the table will help ensure your success in delivering the audit work you will be responsible for. We're open to reviewing your application even if you do not have auditing experience, as long as transferrable skills can be demonstrated. bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience) required ability to operate as an effective auditor, you will have a solid understanding of internal control concepts and the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls for a given set of risks. strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in order to build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders, while also influencing the actions of the business to improve its control environment. proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively and drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills CPA, CIA, ACA and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred
Head of FP&A About RedCloud RedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets. RedCloud's Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them. The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America. The role: We are looking for an experienced Head of FP&A that thrives in a fast-paced scale up environment. Reporting into the SVP Finance you will play a lead role in driving our Financial Planning and Analysis function and delivering key services to the business for planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities. What you will be doing Playing a key role in monthly, quarterly, annual budgeting process Support in preparation of robust forecasts (P&L/BS/Cashflow) driving efficiencies and accuracy across all departments. Establishing pricing strategy & framework with other key stakeholders. To identify and researching variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively finding opportunities for improvement. To build and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organisation. Using data to provide insight to areas of risk and opportunities to the financial results. To supervise the preparation of Management and ad-hoc reporting. To build on, develop new, and track key KPIs of the business. Manage team performance, including objective-setting, conducting regular one-to-ones and formal performance management. Contribute to the leadership of the Finance department. What you should have: Experience in a Finance leadership role within a fast growth e-Commerce / FinTech, ideally with experience of structuring & managing international businesses. Qualified accountant with experience in Strategy, Investment Banking & Transaction services (Commercial experience with a big 4 is advantageous) Supporting VC & IPO fundraising activities Strong experience of driving day to day management of Financial Planning & Analysis function across a Geo Location environment Strong report writing, advance Excel (business modelling) and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail. Forecasting in a complex and dynamic environment. Comfortable with ambiguity with the ability to adapt quickly to changing strategic priorities. Check out the links below to see what our CEO Justin Floyd has to say about our plans for growth for the year ahead, and to see our latest video on the mission we're on!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Head of FP&A About RedCloud RedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets. RedCloud's Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them. The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America. The role: We are looking for an experienced Head of FP&A that thrives in a fast-paced scale up environment. Reporting into the SVP Finance you will play a lead role in driving our Financial Planning and Analysis function and delivering key services to the business for planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities. What you will be doing Playing a key role in monthly, quarterly, annual budgeting process Support in preparation of robust forecasts (P&L/BS/Cashflow) driving efficiencies and accuracy across all departments. Establishing pricing strategy & framework with other key stakeholders. To identify and researching variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively finding opportunities for improvement. To build and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organisation. Using data to provide insight to areas of risk and opportunities to the financial results. To supervise the preparation of Management and ad-hoc reporting. To build on, develop new, and track key KPIs of the business. Manage team performance, including objective-setting, conducting regular one-to-ones and formal performance management. Contribute to the leadership of the Finance department. What you should have: Experience in a Finance leadership role within a fast growth e-Commerce / FinTech, ideally with experience of structuring & managing international businesses. Qualified accountant with experience in Strategy, Investment Banking & Transaction services (Commercial experience with a big 4 is advantageous) Supporting VC & IPO fundraising activities Strong experience of driving day to day management of Financial Planning & Analysis function across a Geo Location environment Strong report writing, advance Excel (business modelling) and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail. Forecasting in a complex and dynamic environment. Comfortable with ambiguity with the ability to adapt quickly to changing strategic priorities. Check out the links below to see what our CEO Justin Floyd has to say about our plans for growth for the year ahead, and to see our latest video on the mission we're on!
Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: An opportunity has arisen to join Ageas's Underwriting department in the Technical Pricing team. Technical Pricing are responsible for the production of specialist actuarial and statistical analyses of Underwriting performance on our insurance products including Private Car, Van, Bike and Household. The successful applicant can choose to work in our London, Eastleigh or Bournemouth offices or work from home full-time.This exciting role as Senior Technical Pricing Analyst offers the opportunity to explore and use new technologies and be involved in delivering strategic change such as improving the sophistication of models and deploying the latest data science techniques to generate profitable business growth. The Senior Technical Pricing Analyst will support projects, assisting in data preparation, performing, and reviewing actuarial modelling and interpreting results that drives high impact and, intelligent pricing solutions - all of which will help drive our competitive positioning. This role has a strong research and development focus, so the ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with independent research experience and the proven ability to drive complex projects through the complete development cycle, from early conceptualization to implementation. Furthermore, the successful candidate will receive a generous study package to support them on the rewarding route to qualification as an Actuary. Main responsibilities of the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: Creating complex, robust actuarial models and interpreting the results to deliver high impact, innovative pricingAssisting in the production of ad-hoc actuarial and statistical analyses, working with stakeholders across the company to solve a wide range of business problemsProducing reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate the results of actuarial analyses to key stakeholdersIdentifying opportunities to challenge and improve existing methodologies, deploying new analytical techniques that deliver new insights and tangible operational improvements. To be successful the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst will have the following: Essential A or A grades in Mathematics and other numerate A-levels.2'1 or above degree in a numerate discipline: for example, but not limited to, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Physics.A PhD or a research-based Masters is highly desired for this role.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret data. The job holder should be able to identify, investigate and interpret the results of an analysis, considering past the more obvious first order effects. A high level of problem solving is required, both logically and laterally, along with an ability to engage in research. Desirable Experience of actuarial pricing or statistical modelling, preferably in a regulated multi-divisional industry. Experience of machine learning techniques e.g., GBMs, Elastic Net Regression or Random Forests in Python or R would be highly advantageous.Experience, or awareness, of industry-specific software such as Emblem would be looked upon favorably.Previous experience of working in partnership with teams to influence, gain buy in and share knowledge with particular emphasis on being able to present difficult concepts clearly. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy with the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst role: A competitive pension for which Ageas will pay twice the amount.Generous amount of holidays with the option to buy up to 10 additional days.Annual Salary review.Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance. Life assurance of 4 x salary with the option to flex up.Return to work programme scheme.Flexible benefits package (private medical insurance, health and dental plans, free life assurance policy, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme as well as discounts with a wide range of retailers through our partner Perkz).Support groups- wellbeing activities, yoga, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.About : With a history of almost 200 years we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of award-winning insurance solutions in the UK. We've scooped a Gold Standard Insurance Award for the last nine years running and received a five star defaqto rating for offering the highest quality products in the market. We take pride in creating a supportive, inclusive and safe environment, encouraging people to bring 100% of themselves to work every day and where our people are our most valuable asset. With over 2,800 employees, our people help Ageas create a thriving, creative and innovative place to work, which is echoed in the service we provide to over five million customers. We are the Proud Partners of Bourne Free - Bournemouth Pride, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Insurance Inclusion Pledge and support the Rays of Sunshine and will continue to broaden our Inclusion agenda. Click the 'Apply Now' button to start your application for the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst role.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: An opportunity has arisen to join Ageas's Underwriting department in the Technical Pricing team. Technical Pricing are responsible for the production of specialist actuarial and statistical analyses of Underwriting performance on our insurance products including Private Car, Van, Bike and Household. The successful applicant can choose to work in our London, Eastleigh or Bournemouth offices or work from home full-time.This exciting role as Senior Technical Pricing Analyst offers the opportunity to explore and use new technologies and be involved in delivering strategic change such as improving the sophistication of models and deploying the latest data science techniques to generate profitable business growth. The Senior Technical Pricing Analyst will support projects, assisting in data preparation, performing, and reviewing actuarial modelling and interpreting results that drives high impact and, intelligent pricing solutions - all of which will help drive our competitive positioning. This role has a strong research and development focus, so the ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with independent research experience and the proven ability to drive complex projects through the complete development cycle, from early conceptualization to implementation. Furthermore, the successful candidate will receive a generous study package to support them on the rewarding route to qualification as an Actuary. Main responsibilities of the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: Creating complex, robust actuarial models and interpreting the results to deliver high impact, innovative pricingAssisting in the production of ad-hoc actuarial and statistical analyses, working with stakeholders across the company to solve a wide range of business problemsProducing reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate the results of actuarial analyses to key stakeholdersIdentifying opportunities to challenge and improve existing methodologies, deploying new analytical techniques that deliver new insights and tangible operational improvements. To be successful the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst will have the following: Essential A or A grades in Mathematics and other numerate A-levels.2'1 or above degree in a numerate discipline: for example, but not limited to, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Physics.A PhD or a research-based Masters is highly desired for this role.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret data. The job holder should be able to identify, investigate and interpret the results of an analysis, considering past the more obvious first order effects. A high level of problem solving is required, both logically and laterally, along with an ability to engage in research. Desirable Experience of actuarial pricing or statistical modelling, preferably in a regulated multi-divisional industry. Experience of machine learning techniques e.g., GBMs, Elastic Net Regression or Random Forests in Python or R would be highly advantageous.Experience, or awareness, of industry-specific software such as Emblem would be looked upon favorably.Previous experience of working in partnership with teams to influence, gain buy in and share knowledge with particular emphasis on being able to present difficult concepts clearly. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy with the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst role: A competitive pension for which Ageas will pay twice the amount.Generous amount of holidays with the option to buy up to 10 additional days.Annual Salary review.Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance. Life assurance of 4 x salary with the option to flex up.Return to work programme scheme.Flexible benefits package (private medical insurance, health and dental plans, free life assurance policy, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme as well as discounts with a wide range of retailers through our partner Perkz).Support groups- wellbeing activities, yoga, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.About : With a history of almost 200 years we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of award-winning insurance solutions in the UK. We've scooped a Gold Standard Insurance Award for the last nine years running and received a five star defaqto rating for offering the highest quality products in the market. We take pride in creating a supportive, inclusive and safe environment, encouraging people to bring 100% of themselves to work every day and where our people are our most valuable asset. With over 2,800 employees, our people help Ageas create a thriving, creative and innovative place to work, which is echoed in the service we provide to over five million customers. We are the Proud Partners of Bourne Free - Bournemouth Pride, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Insurance Inclusion Pledge and support the Rays of Sunshine and will continue to broaden our Inclusion agenda. Click the 'Apply Now' button to start your application for the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst role.
About the Role Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness (relocation assistance available for candidates not currently living in Scotland) Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available About the Role SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme is one of the biggest investment programmes in the north of Scotland for almost a century. This £20bn programme will help unlock cleaner, more secure energy for generations to come. As a result of our continued growth, we have a unique opportunity for a Chief Network Engineer who will be responsible for developing technical specifications and standards, assuring network design and quality and driving technical innovation. This is a key leadership role in ensuring the existing c£5b Transmission network can operate safely and reliably and ensuring that the annual £600m+ construction programme has the necessary technical support for design and construction purposes. Key responsibilities of the role include: • Technical and Design Authority for SSEN Transmission, ensuring all plant and equipment used on the transmission network is assessed as fit for purpose against relevant standards and providing independent verification that engineering designs produced by project teams comply with end-user expectations and specifications and meet statutory and regulatory requirements. • Leading a team of specialized engineering staff to provide technical and design assurance to all Transmission functions and to create, monitor and amend the technical specifications for all plant, apparatus and equipment employed on the system. You'll also lead the National HVDC Centre at Cumbernauld, the UK's only national facility for HVDC simulation and development. • Responsible for the oversight of technical quality across the asset lifecycle including factory and site acceptance and contractor technical quality performance during project delivery, commissioning, and operation. Ensuring technical quality by developing an internal technical quality and supply chain quality management system, introducing internal customer quality management systems. • Facilitating strong engineering and technical communities across the business. • Working with internal and external stakeholders to review, assess and approve innovative technologies for use on the network, ensuring that where technology changes are proposed that they are fully evaluated, and risks and opportunities understood. • Deputising for the Director of Asset Management and Operations as and when required. What do I need? To be considered for this role you should: • Be a Chartered Electrical Engineer and fellow of (or working towards) The IET or other institution. • Have extensive experience in engineering roles related to power system networks and experience in large capital project planning and delivery. • Be experienced in leading and developing large teams of engineering and technical staff. • Demonstrate the ability to understand and challenge complex engineering concepts across a wide range of engineering disciplines. • Have the ability to collaborate with key technical stakeholders including academia, OEMs and project partners and actively participate, challenge, and approve technical designs and proposals. About our Business SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Gemma Bell - / . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About the Role Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness (relocation assistance available for candidates not currently living in Scotland) Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available About the Role SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme is one of the biggest investment programmes in the north of Scotland for almost a century. This £20bn programme will help unlock cleaner, more secure energy for generations to come. As a result of our continued growth, we have a unique opportunity for a Chief Network Engineer who will be responsible for developing technical specifications and standards, assuring network design and quality and driving technical innovation. This is a key leadership role in ensuring the existing c£5b Transmission network can operate safely and reliably and ensuring that the annual £600m+ construction programme has the necessary technical support for design and construction purposes. Key responsibilities of the role include: • Technical and Design Authority for SSEN Transmission, ensuring all plant and equipment used on the transmission network is assessed as fit for purpose against relevant standards and providing independent verification that engineering designs produced by project teams comply with end-user expectations and specifications and meet statutory and regulatory requirements. • Leading a team of specialized engineering staff to provide technical and design assurance to all Transmission functions and to create, monitor and amend the technical specifications for all plant, apparatus and equipment employed on the system. You'll also lead the National HVDC Centre at Cumbernauld, the UK's only national facility for HVDC simulation and development. • Responsible for the oversight of technical quality across the asset lifecycle including factory and site acceptance and contractor technical quality performance during project delivery, commissioning, and operation. Ensuring technical quality by developing an internal technical quality and supply chain quality management system, introducing internal customer quality management systems. • Facilitating strong engineering and technical communities across the business. • Working with internal and external stakeholders to review, assess and approve innovative technologies for use on the network, ensuring that where technology changes are proposed that they are fully evaluated, and risks and opportunities understood. • Deputising for the Director of Asset Management and Operations as and when required. What do I need? To be considered for this role you should: • Be a Chartered Electrical Engineer and fellow of (or working towards) The IET or other institution. • Have extensive experience in engineering roles related to power system networks and experience in large capital project planning and delivery. • Be experienced in leading and developing large teams of engineering and technical staff. • Demonstrate the ability to understand and challenge complex engineering concepts across a wide range of engineering disciplines. • Have the ability to collaborate with key technical stakeholders including academia, OEMs and project partners and actively participate, challenge, and approve technical designs and proposals. About our Business SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Gemma Bell - / . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
Portfolio Director for Financial Services & Banking - Oracle Enterprise Applications Company Description Version 1's market leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JDEdwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2024 and beyond. Number 1 - Best place to work in Ireland 5th Best Large Workplace in the UK 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services 3200+ strong, €347m/£302m revenue business ERP Partner of the Year Job Description The Portfolio Director role within the Enterprise Applications practice will help lead a teams within the practice of over 600 consultants to deliver a portfolio of c £/€10m project services in the Private Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Head of Private Sector in Enterprise Applications, you will lead a team of senior colleagues across the delivery and commercial roles. This is a senior role in Version 1, with opportunity for the right individual to further progress into senior practice leadership roles across Version 1. In this role you will have full ownership for the P&L of the portfolio and as such, you will likely have held portfolio or programme management roles in the past with responsibility for budgets in the region of £/€500k to £/€5m, or beyond. You will have experience in delivering Customer First outcomes and will understand the challenges in delivering transformational change involving Finance and HR systems . Skills such as the ability to inspire and drive teams, commercial acumen, ability to ask tough questions, curiosity and willingness to learn are regarded as more important in this role than a deep understanding of Oracle ERP, EPM or HCM. Oracle experience is NOT mandatory for this role. The role will suit experienced Portfolio Directors who have worked in Finance and\or HR transformation projects, with Oracle or other technologies such as SAP, Workday, Sage, etc. You will be seen as central in the shaping and delivery of key proposals and will be recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who can bring together the right group of people to deliver the right solution. Qualifications You will have experience in leading a team, in managing and growing a portfolio of projects/customers and you will be passionate about defining and developing solutions which meet customer challenges and understand the commercial balance required to deliver these solutions between top and bottom-line growth. You'll enjoy customer engagement and be comfortable with balancing multiple competing demands whilst leading and developing a diverse and highly talented team and promoting and inspiring our core values right across the delivery team. Role Requirements: The role will be divided across three areas of responsibility - Customer Delivery, Commercial Growth and People Leadership. Customer Delivery You will have full accountability for the delivery of end-to-end Customer engagements ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything we do, we understand their ways of working and that we deliver successfully for them. You will likely spend a considerable amount of time engaged in Customer forums (e.g., Steering Groups etc) and travel to Customer sites from time to time. Commercial Growth You will work closely with Commercial colleagues to build and support compelling proposals and customer offerings which will enable and support our continued growth ambition for the practice and deliver profitable outcomes. You'll have your own P&L and be accountable for that. People Leadership You will help lead a team of diverse professionals across our ERP, EPM and HCM teams located across the UK, Ireland and India in the Financial services & Banking area. You will ensure that we continue to have world class levels of engagement and that we are ensuring that our teams deliver excellently through the use of our methodologies and accelerators and are suitably skilled and informed in line with the continuously changing nature of Oracle Fusion Cloud products. Additional Information Why Version 1? Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Additional Information: This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional client site travel. Permanent applications ideally. Must have work permit due to timeframes. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and does not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Portfolio Director for Financial Services & Banking - Oracle Enterprise Applications Company Description Version 1's market leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JDEdwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2024 and beyond. Number 1 - Best place to work in Ireland 5th Best Large Workplace in the UK 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services 3200+ strong, €347m/£302m revenue business ERP Partner of the Year Job Description The Portfolio Director role within the Enterprise Applications practice will help lead a teams within the practice of over 600 consultants to deliver a portfolio of c £/€10m project services in the Private Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Head of Private Sector in Enterprise Applications, you will lead a team of senior colleagues across the delivery and commercial roles. This is a senior role in Version 1, with opportunity for the right individual to further progress into senior practice leadership roles across Version 1. In this role you will have full ownership for the P&L of the portfolio and as such, you will likely have held portfolio or programme management roles in the past with responsibility for budgets in the region of £/€500k to £/€5m, or beyond. You will have experience in delivering Customer First outcomes and will understand the challenges in delivering transformational change involving Finance and HR systems . Skills such as the ability to inspire and drive teams, commercial acumen, ability to ask tough questions, curiosity and willingness to learn are regarded as more important in this role than a deep understanding of Oracle ERP, EPM or HCM. Oracle experience is NOT mandatory for this role. The role will suit experienced Portfolio Directors who have worked in Finance and\or HR transformation projects, with Oracle or other technologies such as SAP, Workday, Sage, etc. You will be seen as central in the shaping and delivery of key proposals and will be recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who can bring together the right group of people to deliver the right solution. Qualifications You will have experience in leading a team, in managing and growing a portfolio of projects/customers and you will be passionate about defining and developing solutions which meet customer challenges and understand the commercial balance required to deliver these solutions between top and bottom-line growth. You'll enjoy customer engagement and be comfortable with balancing multiple competing demands whilst leading and developing a diverse and highly talented team and promoting and inspiring our core values right across the delivery team. Role Requirements: The role will be divided across three areas of responsibility - Customer Delivery, Commercial Growth and People Leadership. Customer Delivery You will have full accountability for the delivery of end-to-end Customer engagements ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything we do, we understand their ways of working and that we deliver successfully for them. You will likely spend a considerable amount of time engaged in Customer forums (e.g., Steering Groups etc) and travel to Customer sites from time to time. Commercial Growth You will work closely with Commercial colleagues to build and support compelling proposals and customer offerings which will enable and support our continued growth ambition for the practice and deliver profitable outcomes. You'll have your own P&L and be accountable for that. People Leadership You will help lead a team of diverse professionals across our ERP, EPM and HCM teams located across the UK, Ireland and India in the Financial services & Banking area. You will ensure that we continue to have world class levels of engagement and that we are ensuring that our teams deliver excellently through the use of our methodologies and accelerators and are suitably skilled and informed in line with the continuously changing nature of Oracle Fusion Cloud products. Additional Information Why Version 1? Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Additional Information: This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional client site travel. Permanent applications ideally. Must have work permit due to timeframes. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and does not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
Finance Business Partner - Lincoln up to £55k & bonus Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner for a manufacturing business in Lincoln. This is an opportunity to join a great team with big plans. The company is committed to excellence and are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Business Partner to become an integral part of their team on a permanent bas click apply for full job details
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Finance Business Partner - Lincoln up to £55k & bonus Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner for a manufacturing business in Lincoln. This is an opportunity to join a great team with big plans. The company is committed to excellence and are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Business Partner to become an integral part of their team on a permanent bas click apply for full job details
Purchasing Manager Office Machine Consumables. Accrington, Lancs PPC Solutions Ltd is a well-established manufacturer and provider of parts and supplies for printers and photocopiers. Selling into the trade in the UK and Ireland for over 40 years, the company has a very good reputation in the industry. We are a small team, and this role is of crucial importance to the future growth and development of the business. Purchasing Manager Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Negotiate price and contract terms with new and existing suppliers. Manage supply chain partners. Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing requirements. Ensure regular contact with the team, including Sales and Customer Service to minimise any issues which may impact customer requirements. Progress and expedite POs to ensure consistent and timely supply of products and components. Maintain MRP data in relation to min/max stock levels. Update ERP system with order details / delivery details. Plan production schedule for items built in-house. Drive New Product Development and launch. Keep product specifications database updated. Pursue a continuous improvement ethos in respect of supply chain operations. Maintain regular contact with key suppliers, resolving any problems, making improvement and maintaining service levels and efficiencies. Ensuring the prompt return of any stock that is deemed unfit for use back to the Supplier Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results Managing overall direction, coordination and evaluation of procurement for the organisation Reportees - 1 Purchasing Assistant. Purchasing Manager Experience: At least 5 years experience in a senior purchasing role. Experience working in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment. Proven capability in delivering cost savings and making strategic improvements. IT Literacy - Must have a good knowledge of Excel ( Vlookup, filtering, Formatting, data management) as well as Word, PowerPoint etc. Some previous knowledge of Microsoft Navision and / or Business Central would be advantageous. Understanding of budget control and budget management. Attention to detail is of obvious importance. Proven problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities. Track record of cost optimization Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers for favourable terms. Competent and confident within a finance team and in dealing with the wider business. Good at honest open communication skills / Excellent interpersonal skills can get on with all stake holders / colleagues.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Purchasing Manager Office Machine Consumables. Accrington, Lancs PPC Solutions Ltd is a well-established manufacturer and provider of parts and supplies for printers and photocopiers. Selling into the trade in the UK and Ireland for over 40 years, the company has a very good reputation in the industry. We are a small team, and this role is of crucial importance to the future growth and development of the business. Purchasing Manager Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Negotiate price and contract terms with new and existing suppliers. Manage supply chain partners. Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing requirements. Ensure regular contact with the team, including Sales and Customer Service to minimise any issues which may impact customer requirements. Progress and expedite POs to ensure consistent and timely supply of products and components. Maintain MRP data in relation to min/max stock levels. Update ERP system with order details / delivery details. Plan production schedule for items built in-house. Drive New Product Development and launch. Keep product specifications database updated. Pursue a continuous improvement ethos in respect of supply chain operations. Maintain regular contact with key suppliers, resolving any problems, making improvement and maintaining service levels and efficiencies. Ensuring the prompt return of any stock that is deemed unfit for use back to the Supplier Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results Managing overall direction, coordination and evaluation of procurement for the organisation Reportees - 1 Purchasing Assistant. Purchasing Manager Experience: At least 5 years experience in a senior purchasing role. Experience working in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment. Proven capability in delivering cost savings and making strategic improvements. IT Literacy - Must have a good knowledge of Excel ( Vlookup, filtering, Formatting, data management) as well as Word, PowerPoint etc. Some previous knowledge of Microsoft Navision and / or Business Central would be advantageous. Understanding of budget control and budget management. Attention to detail is of obvious importance. Proven problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities. Track record of cost optimization Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers for favourable terms. Competent and confident within a finance team and in dealing with the wider business. Good at honest open communication skills / Excellent interpersonal skills can get on with all stake holders / colleagues.
Business Development Manager (Wilder Marches) Salary: £15,610 - £16,571 pro rata (FTE £39,024-£41,427 per annum ) Location: Home based Some travel to Shrewsbury office and other locations within the project area will be required. Part Time, 21 hours per week Fixed Term - 8-month duration, likely commencing June 2024 Closing Date: 28th March 2024 1st Interviews: WC 8th April 2024 The Wilder Marches is an iconic cultural and ecological landscape straddling the English Welsh border, broadly defined by the Radnorshire Hills and Clun & NW Herefordshire national landscape character areas. Wilder Marches is also the name of a new initiative to bring about nature s recovery by creating and restoring habitat at scale in partnership with land managers and other agencies. The project is currently in a development phase, with the aim of this phase is to create specific projects, to secure funding for expansion, and to begin building a team of land management, green finance advisors, and project officers. One of these workstreams is the establishment of a business model that will be sustainable in the long term. This will be the primary responsibility of the successful candidate to further develop and deliver. Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an opportunity to join the Wilder Marches team as Business Development Manager on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing new business models leveraging emerging green finance 2 approaches to support nature s recover to enable long term programme sustainability and delivery. The candidate will be expected to research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services. They will develop business models and plans to enable sustainable revenue for the programme. The candidate will present findings to the steering board for approval, and then provide a detailed road map to enable delivery of this. Some operational work including establishment of legal structures, development of a customer base and contract management may be required as part of the role. What we re looking for: o Commercial acumen with proven experience within the private, public, or charitable sector; especially regarding designing and implementing sustainable business models. o Financial budgeting experience, with the ability to forecast, analyse and model income and expenditure. o Motivated entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to manage own time effectively to deliver results. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. o Strong planning and project management skills. o An understanding of emerging green finance mechanisms, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon and Nutrient Neutrality, or ability to effectively upskill in this area. Please note some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Time off in lieu of hours worked will be given if requested. The rate for full time per annum is £39,024-£41,427 for this role, please note as this role is for an 8-month period the salary is: £26,016 - £27,618 dependant on experience FTE We will consider those who would prefer to work on a consultancy basis. Please state this in your application if this is the case. Why work for us - benefits we offer: o Flexible working o Home working o Salary sacrifice scheme o Generous pension o Employee Assistance Programme o Support with training and development to assist career progression o Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere We value passion, respect, trust, integrity, strength in diversity, and pragmatic activism. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken. About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Mar 29, 2024
Contractor
Business Development Manager (Wilder Marches) Salary: £15,610 - £16,571 pro rata (FTE £39,024-£41,427 per annum ) Location: Home based Some travel to Shrewsbury office and other locations within the project area will be required. Part Time, 21 hours per week Fixed Term - 8-month duration, likely commencing June 2024 Closing Date: 28th March 2024 1st Interviews: WC 8th April 2024 The Wilder Marches is an iconic cultural and ecological landscape straddling the English Welsh border, broadly defined by the Radnorshire Hills and Clun & NW Herefordshire national landscape character areas. Wilder Marches is also the name of a new initiative to bring about nature s recovery by creating and restoring habitat at scale in partnership with land managers and other agencies. The project is currently in a development phase, with the aim of this phase is to create specific projects, to secure funding for expansion, and to begin building a team of land management, green finance advisors, and project officers. One of these workstreams is the establishment of a business model that will be sustainable in the long term. This will be the primary responsibility of the successful candidate to further develop and deliver. Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an opportunity to join the Wilder Marches team as Business Development Manager on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing new business models leveraging emerging green finance 2 approaches to support nature s recover to enable long term programme sustainability and delivery. The candidate will be expected to research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services. They will develop business models and plans to enable sustainable revenue for the programme. The candidate will present findings to the steering board for approval, and then provide a detailed road map to enable delivery of this. Some operational work including establishment of legal structures, development of a customer base and contract management may be required as part of the role. What we re looking for: o Commercial acumen with proven experience within the private, public, or charitable sector; especially regarding designing and implementing sustainable business models. o Financial budgeting experience, with the ability to forecast, analyse and model income and expenditure. o Motivated entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to manage own time effectively to deliver results. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. o Strong planning and project management skills. o An understanding of emerging green finance mechanisms, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon and Nutrient Neutrality, or ability to effectively upskill in this area. Please note some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Time off in lieu of hours worked will be given if requested. The rate for full time per annum is £39,024-£41,427 for this role, please note as this role is for an 8-month period the salary is: £26,016 - £27,618 dependant on experience FTE We will consider those who would prefer to work on a consultancy basis. Please state this in your application if this is the case. Why work for us - benefits we offer: o Flexible working o Home working o Salary sacrifice scheme o Generous pension o Employee Assistance Programme o Support with training and development to assist career progression o Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere We value passion, respect, trust, integrity, strength in diversity, and pragmatic activism. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken. About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Are you an Education Skills and Employment Finance Business Partner currently looking for a new role? If so, this could be the role for you! Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client, a leading charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, in their search for an Education skills and Employment Finance Business Partner! This role is Hybrid, but you must be based near Totnes, Devon. Main responsibilities: To monitor financial transactions across education, skills and employment including income and expenditure Produce accurate and insightful financial management information on a termly and annual basis to meet the requirements of regulators, funders, and United Response s education committee. To participate in monthly internal financial reporting meetings Ensure robust preparations are in place to meet annual organisational audits of the financial statements, and any future ESFA audits. To support preparation of meaningful and agreed, scenario-based budget proposals and regular forecasting across ESE. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification within accountancy (CCAB or similar) with at least 5 years of post-qualified experience. Must have SEND experience and be successful working within a senior leadership team. If you re interested in this role, apply now for more information!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Are you an Education Skills and Employment Finance Business Partner currently looking for a new role? If so, this could be the role for you! Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client, a leading charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, in their search for an Education skills and Employment Finance Business Partner! This role is Hybrid, but you must be based near Totnes, Devon. Main responsibilities: To monitor financial transactions across education, skills and employment including income and expenditure Produce accurate and insightful financial management information on a termly and annual basis to meet the requirements of regulators, funders, and United Response s education committee. To participate in monthly internal financial reporting meetings Ensure robust preparations are in place to meet annual organisational audits of the financial statements, and any future ESFA audits. To support preparation of meaningful and agreed, scenario-based budget proposals and regular forecasting across ESE. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification within accountancy (CCAB or similar) with at least 5 years of post-qualified experience. Must have SEND experience and be successful working within a senior leadership team. If you re interested in this role, apply now for more information!
We're working with an e-commerce group who have seen exceptional growth over the past 18 months. Due to this growth and with there being a number of acquisitions on the horizon they are looking to strengthen their Finance team with a Commercial Finance Analyst This role will focus on using analytical business insights to transform, inform and direct the business to achieve the corporate goals and enhance values. The individual will be working closely with a range of stakeholders to understand and develop their business insights to achieve these goals to produce profitable growth. Responsibilities include: Production of monthly customer profitability reports Identify, understand and test any issues with data sources and processing through the reporting model Review the report outputs for any anomalies and resolve Review methodology and development of the reports ensuring any changes to company processes are reflected in the model and / or any required changes to data sources are implemented Experience in Power BI or another analytical tool. Commercial acumen understanding all elements of the customer experience from order process, shipping and fulfilment to invoicing. Engagement with key stakeholders for data sources, cost calculation methodology and changes to company processes (Customer Services & Supply Chain) Provide Cost to Serve scenario analysis for new and existing business tenders Engagement with Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Services & Credit Control to provide costs / data enabling completion of CTS scenarios Provide coaching and support to Account Managers raising awareness and understanding of how their customers behaviours impact profitability Attend regular account review meetings and workshops with Sales teams to identify and measure revenue, margin and operational cost improvement actions Produce KPI trend analysis by Region, Team, Rep and Customer Requirements A qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) would be preferred, although QBE is considered Strong Excel and Power BI / SQL experience. Commercial acumen for designing and reviewing output of reports. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems with variance visualisations of output. Strong communication skills - able to business partner effectively Adaptable - able to continuously improve processes and spot opportunities for improvement Microsoft Dynamics/365 experience would be highly beneficial but not essential Benefits £45,000 - £55,000 26 holidays plus bank holidays Annual Bonus Employee discount scheme Study support where required
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We're working with an e-commerce group who have seen exceptional growth over the past 18 months. Due to this growth and with there being a number of acquisitions on the horizon they are looking to strengthen their Finance team with a Commercial Finance Analyst This role will focus on using analytical business insights to transform, inform and direct the business to achieve the corporate goals and enhance values. The individual will be working closely with a range of stakeholders to understand and develop their business insights to achieve these goals to produce profitable growth. Responsibilities include: Production of monthly customer profitability reports Identify, understand and test any issues with data sources and processing through the reporting model Review the report outputs for any anomalies and resolve Review methodology and development of the reports ensuring any changes to company processes are reflected in the model and / or any required changes to data sources are implemented Experience in Power BI or another analytical tool. Commercial acumen understanding all elements of the customer experience from order process, shipping and fulfilment to invoicing. Engagement with key stakeholders for data sources, cost calculation methodology and changes to company processes (Customer Services & Supply Chain) Provide Cost to Serve scenario analysis for new and existing business tenders Engagement with Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Services & Credit Control to provide costs / data enabling completion of CTS scenarios Provide coaching and support to Account Managers raising awareness and understanding of how their customers behaviours impact profitability Attend regular account review meetings and workshops with Sales teams to identify and measure revenue, margin and operational cost improvement actions Produce KPI trend analysis by Region, Team, Rep and Customer Requirements A qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) would be preferred, although QBE is considered Strong Excel and Power BI / SQL experience. Commercial acumen for designing and reviewing output of reports. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems with variance visualisations of output. Strong communication skills - able to business partner effectively Adaptable - able to continuously improve processes and spot opportunities for improvement Microsoft Dynamics/365 experience would be highly beneficial but not essential Benefits £45,000 - £55,000 26 holidays plus bank holidays Annual Bonus Employee discount scheme Study support where required
About Tide At Tide, we are building a finance platform designed to save small businesses time and money. We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Founded in 2015, Tide is now the leading business financial platform in the UK with 575,000 SME members (10% market share) and more than 200,000 SMEs in India. Headquartered in London, Tide has over 1,700 Tideans across the UK, Bulgaria, India, Serbia, Romania, Ukraine and Germany. Tide is rapidly growing, expanding into new markets and always looking for passionate and driven people. Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money. What we're looking for Tide is seeking an exceptional and seasoned Head of Product to lead our accounting and tax product offerings. This area is at an exciting point in our journey as we have a product in market, and we are significantly increasing its reach and impact via investments in product development, product-led growth and internationalisation. This is a senior role, in which you will be responsible for defining the strategic direction of our Accounting & Tax product suite globally, overseeing its development, and ensuring that we successfully scale by delivering customer and business value. As a Director of Product, Accounting & Tax you will: Make high-quality decisions to define the product strategy for Tide's Accounting & Tax offerings, translating strategy into impact-driven roadmaps. Own and drive commercial outcomes for the Accounting and Tax product area; setting goals, delivering KPIs, and maintaining partner / vendor relationships. Lead, mentor and develop a high performing team of Product Managers that truly cares about helping small businesses, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, data science, customer support, marketing and country teams, to drive successful product launches and ongoing improvements. Communicate product plans, progress, and achievements to senior leadership and other stakeholders. What makes you a great fit: Proven product leader with fintech / accounting & tax / financial services domain expertise and a track record of at least 7 years in product management. At least intermediate level of domain knowledge of bookkeeping / accounting / tax product solutions; ideally with some exposure to the UK. Commercially-minded, strategic & analytical approach with the ability to effectively make business impact via product strategy. Will also bring a hands-on approach, be close to the details and execution, understanding how to strike a balance. You are an inspiring, engaging people leader who is able to set a vision and bring people with them, empowering teams across the organisation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Inclination to "skate to where the puck is going" as hockey-legend Wayne Gretzky put it. That is, you see an opportunity, align the team, create a plan and then make things happen! What you'll get in return A competitive salary 25 days holiday with the option to take 5 extra days of unpaid leave per year 3 days paid volunteering or L&D time off per year Personal L&D budget of £1,000 professional L&D budget per year Group Life Insurance, Vitality Health and Dental Insurance Spacious brand-new office by Old Street station with an all-day snacks bar Enhanced family-friendly leave Access to a global mental wellbeing platform that provides 1:1 video therapy sessions with accredited therapists and unlimited chat therapy sessions Work from home budget Team socials - virtual and physical events Sabbatical leave Tidean Ways of Working Make work, work for you! Tide embraces and supports flexible working arrangements. We are a remote-first business that enables its employees to work remotely from anywhere in their home country. Additionally, Our Working Outside the Office (WOO) policy allows you to work from anywhere in the world, up to 90 days per year per country. We are remote-first, but when you do want to meet new people, collaborate with your team or simply hang out with your colleagues, our offices are always available and equipped to the highest standard. We offer flexible working hours and trust our employees to do their work well, at times that suit them and their team. Tide is a place for everyone At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members' diverse needs and lives. We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone's voice is heard.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About Tide At Tide, we are building a finance platform designed to save small businesses time and money. We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Founded in 2015, Tide is now the leading business financial platform in the UK with 575,000 SME members (10% market share) and more than 200,000 SMEs in India. Headquartered in London, Tide has over 1,700 Tideans across the UK, Bulgaria, India, Serbia, Romania, Ukraine and Germany. Tide is rapidly growing, expanding into new markets and always looking for passionate and driven people. Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money. What we're looking for Tide is seeking an exceptional and seasoned Head of Product to lead our accounting and tax product offerings. This area is at an exciting point in our journey as we have a product in market, and we are significantly increasing its reach and impact via investments in product development, product-led growth and internationalisation. This is a senior role, in which you will be responsible for defining the strategic direction of our Accounting & Tax product suite globally, overseeing its development, and ensuring that we successfully scale by delivering customer and business value. As a Director of Product, Accounting & Tax you will: Make high-quality decisions to define the product strategy for Tide's Accounting & Tax offerings, translating strategy into impact-driven roadmaps. Own and drive commercial outcomes for the Accounting and Tax product area; setting goals, delivering KPIs, and maintaining partner / vendor relationships. Lead, mentor and develop a high performing team of Product Managers that truly cares about helping small businesses, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, data science, customer support, marketing and country teams, to drive successful product launches and ongoing improvements. Communicate product plans, progress, and achievements to senior leadership and other stakeholders. What makes you a great fit: Proven product leader with fintech / accounting & tax / financial services domain expertise and a track record of at least 7 years in product management. At least intermediate level of domain knowledge of bookkeeping / accounting / tax product solutions; ideally with some exposure to the UK. Commercially-minded, strategic & analytical approach with the ability to effectively make business impact via product strategy. Will also bring a hands-on approach, be close to the details and execution, understanding how to strike a balance. You are an inspiring, engaging people leader who is able to set a vision and bring people with them, empowering teams across the organisation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Inclination to "skate to where the puck is going" as hockey-legend Wayne Gretzky put it. That is, you see an opportunity, align the team, create a plan and then make things happen! What you'll get in return A competitive salary 25 days holiday with the option to take 5 extra days of unpaid leave per year 3 days paid volunteering or L&D time off per year Personal L&D budget of £1,000 professional L&D budget per year Group Life Insurance, Vitality Health and Dental Insurance Spacious brand-new office by Old Street station with an all-day snacks bar Enhanced family-friendly leave Access to a global mental wellbeing platform that provides 1:1 video therapy sessions with accredited therapists and unlimited chat therapy sessions Work from home budget Team socials - virtual and physical events Sabbatical leave Tidean Ways of Working Make work, work for you! Tide embraces and supports flexible working arrangements. We are a remote-first business that enables its employees to work remotely from anywhere in their home country. Additionally, Our Working Outside the Office (WOO) policy allows you to work from anywhere in the world, up to 90 days per year per country. We are remote-first, but when you do want to meet new people, collaborate with your team or simply hang out with your colleagues, our offices are always available and equipped to the highest standard. We offer flexible working hours and trust our employees to do their work well, at times that suit them and their team. Tide is a place for everyone At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members' diverse needs and lives. We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone's voice is heard.
About the Role Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness (relocation assistance available for candidates not currently living in Scotland) Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available About the Role SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme is one of the biggest investment programmes in the north of Scotland for almost a century. This £20bn programme will help unlock cleaner, more secure energy for generations to come. As a result of our continued growth, we have a unique opportunity for a Chief Network Engineer who will be responsible for developing technical specifications and standards, assuring network design and quality and driving technical innovation. This is a key leadership role in ensuring the existing c£5b Transmission network can operate safely and reliably and ensuring that the annual £600m+ construction programme has the necessary technical support for design and construction purposes. Key responsibilities of the role include: • Technical and Design Authority for SSEN Transmission, ensuring all plant and equipment used on the transmission network is assessed as fit for purpose against relevant standards and providing independent verification that engineering designs produced by project teams comply with end-user expectations and specifications and meet statutory and regulatory requirements. • Leading a team of specialized engineering staff to provide technical and design assurance to all Transmission functions and to create, monitor and amend the technical specifications for all plant, apparatus and equipment employed on the system. You'll also lead the National HVDC Centre at Cumbernauld, the UK's only national facility for HVDC simulation and development. • Responsible for the oversight of technical quality across the asset lifecycle including factory and site acceptance and contractor technical quality performance during project delivery, commissioning, and operation. Ensuring technical quality by developing an internal technical quality and supply chain quality management system, introducing internal customer quality management systems. • Facilitating strong engineering and technical communities across the business. • Working with internal and external stakeholders to review, assess and approve innovative technologies for use on the network, ensuring that where technology changes are proposed that they are fully evaluated, and risks and opportunities understood. • Deputising for the Director of Asset Management and Operations as and when required. What do I need? To be considered for this role you should: • Be a Chartered Electrical Engineer and fellow of (or working towards) The IET or other institution. • Have extensive experience in engineering roles related to power system networks and experience in large capital project planning and delivery. • Be experienced in leading and developing large teams of engineering and technical staff. • Demonstrate the ability to understand and challenge complex engineering concepts across a wide range of engineering disciplines. • Have the ability to collaborate with key technical stakeholders including academia, OEMs and project partners and actively participate, challenge, and approve technical designs and proposals. About our Business SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Gemma Bell - / . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About the Role Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness (relocation assistance available for candidates not currently living in Scotland) Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available About the Role SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme is one of the biggest investment programmes in the north of Scotland for almost a century. This £20bn programme will help unlock cleaner, more secure energy for generations to come. As a result of our continued growth, we have a unique opportunity for a Chief Network Engineer who will be responsible for developing technical specifications and standards, assuring network design and quality and driving technical innovation. This is a key leadership role in ensuring the existing c£5b Transmission network can operate safely and reliably and ensuring that the annual £600m+ construction programme has the necessary technical support for design and construction purposes. Key responsibilities of the role include: • Technical and Design Authority for SSEN Transmission, ensuring all plant and equipment used on the transmission network is assessed as fit for purpose against relevant standards and providing independent verification that engineering designs produced by project teams comply with end-user expectations and specifications and meet statutory and regulatory requirements. • Leading a team of specialized engineering staff to provide technical and design assurance to all Transmission functions and to create, monitor and amend the technical specifications for all plant, apparatus and equipment employed on the system. You'll also lead the National HVDC Centre at Cumbernauld, the UK's only national facility for HVDC simulation and development. • Responsible for the oversight of technical quality across the asset lifecycle including factory and site acceptance and contractor technical quality performance during project delivery, commissioning, and operation. Ensuring technical quality by developing an internal technical quality and supply chain quality management system, introducing internal customer quality management systems. • Facilitating strong engineering and technical communities across the business. • Working with internal and external stakeholders to review, assess and approve innovative technologies for use on the network, ensuring that where technology changes are proposed that they are fully evaluated, and risks and opportunities understood. • Deputising for the Director of Asset Management and Operations as and when required. What do I need? To be considered for this role you should: • Be a Chartered Electrical Engineer and fellow of (or working towards) The IET or other institution. • Have extensive experience in engineering roles related to power system networks and experience in large capital project planning and delivery. • Be experienced in leading and developing large teams of engineering and technical staff. • Demonstrate the ability to understand and challenge complex engineering concepts across a wide range of engineering disciplines. • Have the ability to collaborate with key technical stakeholders including academia, OEMs and project partners and actively participate, challenge, and approve technical designs and proposals. About our Business SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Gemma Bell - / . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
Title: Finance Business Partner Salary: 50,000p/a + 6K car allowance Location: Chorley (hybrid) Type: Permanent A fantastic opportunity to work as a Finance Business Partner has come up at a dynamic construction company. Based out of Chorley (hybrid) this role is a new position to join the commercial finance team that provides financial analysis and strategic support to the companies Northwest Division. Responsibilities Assist with the production of monthly management accounts Post and reconcile journals, accruals and prepayments within our account system Present monthly results to Divisional Management alongside the regional Operations Director and Commercial Manager Undertake reviews and analysis of Regional Overhead costs Develop reports and processes to ensure they are fit for purpose Prepare annual budgets and forecasts Work with the Divisional Finance Team to support and facilitate cross divisional requirements Provide ad hoc reporting requirements to the region and division Experience/Skills Will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role - Essential Be CIMA/ACCA qualified/Part Qualified or QBE - Essential Have excellent communication skills - Essential Advanced Excel skills - Essential Be willing to travel to the other main office in the region once a week - Essential Would accept applications from backgrounds such as Commercial Finance Business Partners, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Commercial Analysts, Project Accountants, Project Finance Analysts.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Title: Finance Business Partner Salary: 50,000p/a + 6K car allowance Location: Chorley (hybrid) Type: Permanent A fantastic opportunity to work as a Finance Business Partner has come up at a dynamic construction company. Based out of Chorley (hybrid) this role is a new position to join the commercial finance team that provides financial analysis and strategic support to the companies Northwest Division. Responsibilities Assist with the production of monthly management accounts Post and reconcile journals, accruals and prepayments within our account system Present monthly results to Divisional Management alongside the regional Operations Director and Commercial Manager Undertake reviews and analysis of Regional Overhead costs Develop reports and processes to ensure they are fit for purpose Prepare annual budgets and forecasts Work with the Divisional Finance Team to support and facilitate cross divisional requirements Provide ad hoc reporting requirements to the region and division Experience/Skills Will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role - Essential Be CIMA/ACCA qualified/Part Qualified or QBE - Essential Have excellent communication skills - Essential Advanced Excel skills - Essential Be willing to travel to the other main office in the region once a week - Essential Would accept applications from backgrounds such as Commercial Finance Business Partners, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Commercial Analysts, Project Accountants, Project Finance Analysts.
Principal Finance Manager, Delivery Experience (DEX) - Speed Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10 Amazon seeks a Principal Finance Manager to provide finance leadership for the speed programs operated through the core network in EU. In this role, you will be a core part of a small and fast growing team that is in charge of evaluating the launch of delivery programs allowing customers to benefit from speed and convenience across Amazon's selection. To build this rapidly growing business, the successful candidate must be passionate about enabling management to make breakthrough decisions through financial analyses, drive cash flow, and ultimately delight our customers. Leading a team of one Finance Manager, you must have solid financial knowledge and business acumen while thinking strategically and dealing with ambiguity, constantly looking for insights from the numbers and communicating findings in a clear and concise manner. This role requires extensive partnership with various business, operations, transportation, and finance teams to identify areas of opportunities and generate improvements in program economics. This team works hard, has a great deal of fun, and definitely makes history! Key job responsibilities - Serve as the financial leader for the speed programs operated through the core network in EU5 - Provide strategic guidance and decision support in this rapidly evolving space - Influence cross-functionally to make sound business decisions, analyze opportunities, identify issues, and solve challenges - Understand key business drivers to constantly look for insights from the data and push for improvement in program economics - Communicate key inputs and findings in a crisp manner to drive decision-making - Drive resource planning and goal setting discussions with the team - Manage and develop 1 Finance Manager About the team The Delivery Experience (DEX) speed team's vision is to make Amazon customers' shopping preference for "need it now" items. Faster speed has become increasingly important for customers and Amazon continues to invest and innovate to meet customer obsession. This is a very fast-paced and ambiguous environment of strategic importance and the team remains nimble to capture the opportunity. If you are looking for a role that makes a direct impact on customer experience, this role is for you! We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics and/or similar discipline with analytical bias - Finance Leader/Manager or equivalent with 5+ years' experience leading a team - 10+ years of overall relevant finance work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - MBA and/or Professional certification (CPA/CMA/Qualified Accounting certificate) + relevant experience - Demonstrated ability to work independently, partner cross-functionally, and be self-motivated in a fast-paced and rapidly changing technology environment - Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results individually and through their team - Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and ambiguous topics with clarity of thought and crisp writing to senior leadership - Ability to think at both the strategic and implementation level - to think big while also diving deep - A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations - An eye towards continuous process improvement maximizing for speed, agility and insight, including the ability to innovate and simplify both finance and operational processes - Proven success in managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously, prioritizing workload and driving projects to completion - Ability to dissent, while building trust with business partners Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: March 11, 2024 (Updated about 8 hours ago) Posted: March 12, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: March 5, 2024 (Updated 2 days ago) Posted: January 26, 2024 (Updated 3 days ago) Posted: March 1, 2024 (Updated 3 days ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Principal Finance Manager, Delivery Experience (DEX) - Speed Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10 Amazon seeks a Principal Finance Manager to provide finance leadership for the speed programs operated through the core network in EU. In this role, you will be a core part of a small and fast growing team that is in charge of evaluating the launch of delivery programs allowing customers to benefit from speed and convenience across Amazon's selection. To build this rapidly growing business, the successful candidate must be passionate about enabling management to make breakthrough decisions through financial analyses, drive cash flow, and ultimately delight our customers. Leading a team of one Finance Manager, you must have solid financial knowledge and business acumen while thinking strategically and dealing with ambiguity, constantly looking for insights from the numbers and communicating findings in a clear and concise manner. This role requires extensive partnership with various business, operations, transportation, and finance teams to identify areas of opportunities and generate improvements in program economics. This team works hard, has a great deal of fun, and definitely makes history! Key job responsibilities - Serve as the financial leader for the speed programs operated through the core network in EU5 - Provide strategic guidance and decision support in this rapidly evolving space - Influence cross-functionally to make sound business decisions, analyze opportunities, identify issues, and solve challenges - Understand key business drivers to constantly look for insights from the data and push for improvement in program economics - Communicate key inputs and findings in a crisp manner to drive decision-making - Drive resource planning and goal setting discussions with the team - Manage and develop 1 Finance Manager About the team The Delivery Experience (DEX) speed team's vision is to make Amazon customers' shopping preference for "need it now" items. Faster speed has become increasingly important for customers and Amazon continues to invest and innovate to meet customer obsession. This is a very fast-paced and ambiguous environment of strategic importance and the team remains nimble to capture the opportunity. If you are looking for a role that makes a direct impact on customer experience, this role is for you! We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics and/or similar discipline with analytical bias - Finance Leader/Manager or equivalent with 5+ years' experience leading a team - 10+ years of overall relevant finance work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - MBA and/or Professional certification (CPA/CMA/Qualified Accounting certificate) + relevant experience - Demonstrated ability to work independently, partner cross-functionally, and be self-motivated in a fast-paced and rapidly changing technology environment - Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results individually and through their team - Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and ambiguous topics with clarity of thought and crisp writing to senior leadership - Ability to think at both the strategic and implementation level - to think big while also diving deep - A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations - An eye towards continuous process improvement maximizing for speed, agility and insight, including the ability to innovate and simplify both finance and operational processes - Proven success in managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously, prioritizing workload and driving projects to completion - Ability to dissent, while building trust with business partners Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). 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Senior Management Accountant - Up to £55k - Maidenhead A leading global conglomerate, with a diverse portfolio in Environmental Services, is seeking a Senior Management Accountant. The Senior Management Accountant will be joining the financial control team and be responsible for providing strong line management and development of direct reports and produce accurate and timely financial information for senior management. The role: Assist the Financial Controller to improve processes and controls, driving the business to increased efficiencies and accuracies. Rolling out projects to users and monitoring their success. Provide strong line management and development of direct reports. Support the Financial Controller with the annual audit process and provide timely, accurate, and reliable monthly reporting. To support the Finance Business Partner team to ensure ongoing improvement of quality management information. Be accountable for the provision and continuous improvement of the service provided by direct reports. Manage the monthly close process to reporting deadlines for relevant sites ensuring that effective cut off processes are in place to ensure accurate and timely information. Provide accurate and reliable monthly balance sheet positions for all relevant company codes, including full monthly reconciliation of all control accounts. Provide guidance and instil effective communication channels to the sites in the understanding of financial systems and processes, aid any training required, collaborate with them, and suggest possible improvements. Collaborate with the Business Partnering teams to ensure ongoing development & improvement of quality management information. Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies (revenue recognition, fixed asset capitalisation, stock provisioning etc), procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Requirement: Experience with SAP is highly desirable. Managing, developing, and leading a team Process improvement, including through use of IT. Experience of managing multi-level relationships within the business Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Management Accountant - Up to £55k - Maidenhead A leading global conglomerate, with a diverse portfolio in Environmental Services, is seeking a Senior Management Accountant. The Senior Management Accountant will be joining the financial control team and be responsible for providing strong line management and development of direct reports and produce accurate and timely financial information for senior management. The role: Assist the Financial Controller to improve processes and controls, driving the business to increased efficiencies and accuracies. Rolling out projects to users and monitoring their success. Provide strong line management and development of direct reports. Support the Financial Controller with the annual audit process and provide timely, accurate, and reliable monthly reporting. To support the Finance Business Partner team to ensure ongoing improvement of quality management information. Be accountable for the provision and continuous improvement of the service provided by direct reports. Manage the monthly close process to reporting deadlines for relevant sites ensuring that effective cut off processes are in place to ensure accurate and timely information. Provide accurate and reliable monthly balance sheet positions for all relevant company codes, including full monthly reconciliation of all control accounts. Provide guidance and instil effective communication channels to the sites in the understanding of financial systems and processes, aid any training required, collaborate with them, and suggest possible improvements. Collaborate with the Business Partnering teams to ensure ongoing development & improvement of quality management information. Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies (revenue recognition, fixed asset capitalisation, stock provisioning etc), procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Requirement: Experience with SAP is highly desirable. Managing, developing, and leading a team Process improvement, including through use of IT. Experience of managing multi-level relationships within the business Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
This role can be located in any Amazon corporate office across Europe TRC is seeking a Senior Program Manager with a strong background managing Third Party (3P) Payroll and Time and Attendance Providers. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong background in 3P Payroll and Time & Attendance Provider Vendor Management (ADP or Paycom experience is a plus). This position will require high level strategic thinking to deep-dive analytical problem solving. You must be a strong project manager who can drive selection, standardization, and systematic controls through 3P providers globally. You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and enjoy working on different problems every day. You must be an excellent writer who can succinctly communicate complicated payroll issues in business terms. You are a leader who can influence people, prioritize, communicate clearly and compellingly and understand how to deliver outstanding results within a strong and talented team, as well as being able to drive change across other organizations. Your program management practices set a great example to others. You routinely and efficiently deliver the right things. You define clear goals and objectives. You drive crisp decisions in your program area about what projects move forward and in what priority order. You proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of your team and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks. Key job responsibilities Self-starter, possess flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations Analytical decision making with a demonstrated ability to drive issues to completion Enthusiasm to work hard and make history Proven history of having worked effectively across cross-functional teams and business functions Attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-organizational problems and drive them to resolution Excellent written and verbal communications A day in the life Amazon's Transportation Risk & Compliance team identifies and mitigates risk in a rapidly growing and complex, global environment. To support the business, our primary mission is to perform independent and objective, risk-based assessments of Amazon business partners' activities and related controls with the goal of improving operations, compliance, risk management and overall success of the program. This role will work closely with Transportation businesses, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and HR teams to implement world-class customer-centric compliance & risk management tools and processes. If you are motivated to dive into the detail and take ownership, we have the career you're looking for! We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Knowledge of payroll, labor and employment the European regulatory provisions PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field - German language written and verbal skills Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:).
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
This role can be located in any Amazon corporate office across Europe TRC is seeking a Senior Program Manager with a strong background managing Third Party (3P) Payroll and Time and Attendance Providers. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong background in 3P Payroll and Time & Attendance Provider Vendor Management (ADP or Paycom experience is a plus). This position will require high level strategic thinking to deep-dive analytical problem solving. You must be a strong project manager who can drive selection, standardization, and systematic controls through 3P providers globally. You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and enjoy working on different problems every day. You must be an excellent writer who can succinctly communicate complicated payroll issues in business terms. You are a leader who can influence people, prioritize, communicate clearly and compellingly and understand how to deliver outstanding results within a strong and talented team, as well as being able to drive change across other organizations. Your program management practices set a great example to others. You routinely and efficiently deliver the right things. You define clear goals and objectives. You drive crisp decisions in your program area about what projects move forward and in what priority order. You proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of your team and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks. Key job responsibilities Self-starter, possess flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations Analytical decision making with a demonstrated ability to drive issues to completion Enthusiasm to work hard and make history Proven history of having worked effectively across cross-functional teams and business functions Attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-organizational problems and drive them to resolution Excellent written and verbal communications A day in the life Amazon's Transportation Risk & Compliance team identifies and mitigates risk in a rapidly growing and complex, global environment. To support the business, our primary mission is to perform independent and objective, risk-based assessments of Amazon business partners' activities and related controls with the goal of improving operations, compliance, risk management and overall success of the program. This role will work closely with Transportation businesses, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and HR teams to implement world-class customer-centric compliance & risk management tools and processes. If you are motivated to dive into the detail and take ownership, we have the career you're looking for! We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Knowledge of payroll, labor and employment the European regulatory provisions PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field - German language written and verbal skills Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:).
UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd
Crawley, Sussex
Assistant Operational Accountant Reference Number 77435 This Assistant Operational Accountant will report to the Finance Manager - EPN / Trees / Connections Services and will work within our Finance directorate based in our Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 30,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5% Close Date: 12/04/2024 All applications will be reviewed after the close date. We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: This role sits within the Business Partnering Finance team in the Finance Directorate and will support the EPN Finance Manager in delivering key performance metrics for the use of senior management within the business. Working closely with the Finance Manager, Management Accountant, and the wider business, it is a pivotal position to enable UKPN to drive down unit costs in line with our ED2 business plan. You will be responsible for assisting with month-end processes and delivering timely and accurate monthly management reports while gaining a thorough understanding of how the costs and volumes are processed through the various systems of record. Ensuring that accurate unit cost data is provided to the business on a monthly basis as well as ensuring that we can fulfil our regulatory reporting requirements. Dimensions: Network Operations East is responsible for approximately 170m of budget. The Asset Portfolio Plan, which is fundamental to this, has 50 individual lines which will need target costs to be calculated and used to monitor actual costs and variances. Not only will you generate improvements in terms of creating commercial analysis and improved communications, but you will create a consensus and mutual understanding between stakeholders, clear commitments, and improved efficiency. The position will require working in all three UKPN regions. Principle Accountabilities: Understand and feed in to the Performance Packs in Power BI. Use the key metrics to drive performance improvements by supporting the team and partnering with the Business. Use technical skills to process and analyse large amount of data with a desire to learn new packages and technologies in order to remain at the forefront of this fast moving field. Accurate and timely production of the monthly management accounts, ensuring they are produced on a true and fair basis. This will include posting appropriate journals (accruals, transfers) and looking for ways to improve the journal processes through faster data extraction and automation. Identify opportunities and areas for attention and help implement any improvements needed. Ensure accurate and timely data analysis is prepared to support the production of the Network Operations Management Accounts pack and Operation Performance Report. Actively participate in cross business reviews to compare unit cost data, understand the reasons for variances, cause and effect relationships. Document current business processes in order to define the nature of any hot-spots and work with the business to resolve these and deliver best in class processes, ensuring that the necessary controls are implemented as needed. Nature and Scope: You will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation. Working closely with various departments, your primary objective will be to support the team in providing financial insights and analysis to aid decision-making processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their needs and provide financial guidance to drive strategic initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. It is anticipated that you will undertake this role with a high degree of autonomy, referring to your line manager for guidance or decisions as appropriate. Whilst the role is based at Crawley, to fully engage with business activities, this role may be expected to attend operational reviews and meetings at other UKPN locations. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Part-qualified Accountant or someone looking to start a career in Accounting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data in a way which non-financial personnel understand and can act upon. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and the wider business. Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment. A strong team player who is highly committed, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra-mile to provide support to their colleagues. Key Competencies: The successful candidate will be self-motivated & able to work under pressure. Ability to provide in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Support the team in providing actionable insights to enable strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their financial needs and objectives. Assist the team in analysing costs and unit cost efficiency to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment with organisational goals. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and complete projects as required, providing support to the team on special initiatives or requests. Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The ability to work flexibly throughout the year is essential. A current driving license, with access to a car is desirable. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the organisation by providing strategic insights and support to various departments. If you are a motivated individual with a strong financial background and a passion for driving business performance, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt, ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Assistant Operational Accountant Reference Number 77435 This Assistant Operational Accountant will report to the Finance Manager - EPN / Trees / Connections Services and will work within our Finance directorate based in our Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 30,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5% Close Date: 12/04/2024 All applications will be reviewed after the close date. We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: This role sits within the Business Partnering Finance team in the Finance Directorate and will support the EPN Finance Manager in delivering key performance metrics for the use of senior management within the business. Working closely with the Finance Manager, Management Accountant, and the wider business, it is a pivotal position to enable UKPN to drive down unit costs in line with our ED2 business plan. You will be responsible for assisting with month-end processes and delivering timely and accurate monthly management reports while gaining a thorough understanding of how the costs and volumes are processed through the various systems of record. Ensuring that accurate unit cost data is provided to the business on a monthly basis as well as ensuring that we can fulfil our regulatory reporting requirements. Dimensions: Network Operations East is responsible for approximately 170m of budget. The Asset Portfolio Plan, which is fundamental to this, has 50 individual lines which will need target costs to be calculated and used to monitor actual costs and variances. Not only will you generate improvements in terms of creating commercial analysis and improved communications, but you will create a consensus and mutual understanding between stakeholders, clear commitments, and improved efficiency. The position will require working in all three UKPN regions. Principle Accountabilities: Understand and feed in to the Performance Packs in Power BI. Use the key metrics to drive performance improvements by supporting the team and partnering with the Business. Use technical skills to process and analyse large amount of data with a desire to learn new packages and technologies in order to remain at the forefront of this fast moving field. Accurate and timely production of the monthly management accounts, ensuring they are produced on a true and fair basis. This will include posting appropriate journals (accruals, transfers) and looking for ways to improve the journal processes through faster data extraction and automation. Identify opportunities and areas for attention and help implement any improvements needed. Ensure accurate and timely data analysis is prepared to support the production of the Network Operations Management Accounts pack and Operation Performance Report. Actively participate in cross business reviews to compare unit cost data, understand the reasons for variances, cause and effect relationships. Document current business processes in order to define the nature of any hot-spots and work with the business to resolve these and deliver best in class processes, ensuring that the necessary controls are implemented as needed. Nature and Scope: You will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation. Working closely with various departments, your primary objective will be to support the team in providing financial insights and analysis to aid decision-making processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their needs and provide financial guidance to drive strategic initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. It is anticipated that you will undertake this role with a high degree of autonomy, referring to your line manager for guidance or decisions as appropriate. Whilst the role is based at Crawley, to fully engage with business activities, this role may be expected to attend operational reviews and meetings at other UKPN locations. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Part-qualified Accountant or someone looking to start a career in Accounting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data in a way which non-financial personnel understand and can act upon. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and the wider business. Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment. A strong team player who is highly committed, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra-mile to provide support to their colleagues. Key Competencies: The successful candidate will be self-motivated & able to work under pressure. Ability to provide in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Support the team in providing actionable insights to enable strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their financial needs and objectives. Assist the team in analysing costs and unit cost efficiency to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment with organisational goals. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and complete projects as required, providing support to the team on special initiatives or requests. Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The ability to work flexibly throughout the year is essential. A current driving license, with access to a car is desirable. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the organisation by providing strategic insights and support to various departments. If you are a motivated individual with a strong financial background and a passion for driving business performance, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt, ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.