Locations: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Nottingham, Stratford, Worthing As our Group Head of Governance Risk Assurance and Control (GRAC) you will lead the GRAC team, within CFO Corporate Support. Corporate Support provides a range of services to all CFO Directorates including finance, planning and performance reporting. CFO operates a broad range of services for HMRC, including estates, payments, strategic finance, commercial, and more, as well as Government Banking. This means that the risk landscape is both dynamic and vast, and supporting the business to navigate this makes this an exceptionally exciting and rewarding role. You will lead the GRAC team (currently 4 team members) and be a key member of the Reporting and Assurance Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CFO Group Head of Reporting and Assurance in the coordination and oversight of GRAC activities including driving improvement in CFO s risk, process, controls, and assurance, and GRAC reporting to key partners. Improving the management of risk and controls in the group is a key priority for the Director General and his SLT, and you will have the opportunity to present to SLT in addition to working regularly with Directors and their risk leads. Please note that we are only able to offer this role at the stated locations. From 2nd April HMRC staff are expected to attend their office for 60% of the working week. Job description The successful candidate will: Play a strategic role in improving CFO s risk and control environment and progressing HMRC s GRAC change agenda within the CFO group, working with stakeholders across HMRC and cross government as necessary and building positive relationships to support CFO s GRAC work. Demonstrate senior leadership skills as an active member of the Reporting and Assurance senior leadership team. You will also be mentoring and developing the four-person team of GRAC professionals, creating an environment where they can learn and thrive, developing a culture of continuous improvement. Develop, and drive delivery of, the CFO Risk Improvement Plan and achieve the milestones to help CFO achieve the What Good Looks Like Statements (WGLLs) to improve the wider risk and control environment. Work closely with CFO SLT to drive the risk agenda, report on progress against the plan and plan work. Guide CFO Directors to understand and own risk, process and controls within their areas. They will then support their teams to adhere to risk/controls/process policies as set out by Corporate Finance and HMRC Risk and Control Board; and co-ordinate the completion of the CFO Governance Statement to time and quality requirements. Be the subject expert providing advice in line with HM Treasury s Orange Book and Management of Risk (MoR) Principles/Framework. Providing GRAC updates across the organisation, including (but not limited to) senior stakeholders and governance functions such as the CFO Senior Leadership Team Meetings, Internal Audit, HMRC Risk Management team/HMRC Risk Improvement Community, HMRC Control Board, etc. Contribute to regular assessments of CFO risk management including undertaking periodic risk maturity assessments. Monitor, provide constructive challenge to /and reports on the level of risk exposure across the Groups, using information and data from several sources and stakeholders. Essential Criteria A strong risk management background and deep understanding of the three lines of defence model. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with experience of working with senior board level colleagues. As a champion of risk, you will have a passion for developing our risk capability and the personality to influence stakeholders throughout the HMRC Groups and the Department more widely. A proven track record as a manager and leader. Either holds, or prepared to immediately study towards, a Management of Risk (MoR) qualification. Desirable Criteria Experience in risk or assurance in the public sector would be beneficial. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Locations: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Nottingham, Stratford, Worthing As our Group Head of Governance Risk Assurance and Control (GRAC) you will lead the GRAC team, within CFO Corporate Support. Corporate Support provides a range of services to all CFO Directorates including finance, planning and performance reporting. CFO operates a broad range of services for HMRC, including estates, payments, strategic finance, commercial, and more, as well as Government Banking. This means that the risk landscape is both dynamic and vast, and supporting the business to navigate this makes this an exceptionally exciting and rewarding role. You will lead the GRAC team (currently 4 team members) and be a key member of the Reporting and Assurance Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CFO Group Head of Reporting and Assurance in the coordination and oversight of GRAC activities including driving improvement in CFO s risk, process, controls, and assurance, and GRAC reporting to key partners. Improving the management of risk and controls in the group is a key priority for the Director General and his SLT, and you will have the opportunity to present to SLT in addition to working regularly with Directors and their risk leads. Please note that we are only able to offer this role at the stated locations. From 2nd April HMRC staff are expected to attend their office for 60% of the working week. Job description The successful candidate will: Play a strategic role in improving CFO s risk and control environment and progressing HMRC s GRAC change agenda within the CFO group, working with stakeholders across HMRC and cross government as necessary and building positive relationships to support CFO s GRAC work. Demonstrate senior leadership skills as an active member of the Reporting and Assurance senior leadership team. You will also be mentoring and developing the four-person team of GRAC professionals, creating an environment where they can learn and thrive, developing a culture of continuous improvement. Develop, and drive delivery of, the CFO Risk Improvement Plan and achieve the milestones to help CFO achieve the What Good Looks Like Statements (WGLLs) to improve the wider risk and control environment. Work closely with CFO SLT to drive the risk agenda, report on progress against the plan and plan work. Guide CFO Directors to understand and own risk, process and controls within their areas. They will then support their teams to adhere to risk/controls/process policies as set out by Corporate Finance and HMRC Risk and Control Board; and co-ordinate the completion of the CFO Governance Statement to time and quality requirements. Be the subject expert providing advice in line with HM Treasury s Orange Book and Management of Risk (MoR) Principles/Framework. Providing GRAC updates across the organisation, including (but not limited to) senior stakeholders and governance functions such as the CFO Senior Leadership Team Meetings, Internal Audit, HMRC Risk Management team/HMRC Risk Improvement Community, HMRC Control Board, etc. Contribute to regular assessments of CFO risk management including undertaking periodic risk maturity assessments. Monitor, provide constructive challenge to /and reports on the level of risk exposure across the Groups, using information and data from several sources and stakeholders. Essential Criteria A strong risk management background and deep understanding of the three lines of defence model. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with experience of working with senior board level colleagues. As a champion of risk, you will have a passion for developing our risk capability and the personality to influence stakeholders throughout the HMRC Groups and the Department more widely. A proven track record as a manager and leader. Either holds, or prepared to immediately study towards, a Management of Risk (MoR) qualification. Desirable Criteria Experience in risk or assurance in the public sector would be beneficial. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Who are HSBC Innovation Banking? We're the power behind the UK's forward-thinkers, future-makers and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO. Whether it's comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them and everything in between. Here's to never standing still. We're proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, create meaningful connections and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike. The Role The Credit Solutions team is responsible for managing and developing credit relationships with clients and prospects. The team leads the deal structuring and due diligence process partnering with the Technology Banking Team on the delivery and negotiation of solutions and is responsible for proactive, robust portfolio management including maintaining credit quality. The VP owns the underwriting, approval and closing process for assigned clients and prospects. Engages and builds relationships with key client stakeholders to remain well-informed, and able to respond to changing circumstances while appropriately balancing client and HSBC Innovation Banking needs. Develops and delivers insights and points of view on loan types and credit/performance trends in sectors/sub-sectors and remains abreast of market, sector, and competitive trends. Essential Functions Comfortable and experienced independently leading structuring, due diligence and negotiations with clients in conjunction with Relationship Manager as required. Takes responsibility for ensuring delivery of high-quality output from the team - memos, financial modelling, analytics and structuring through own work and coaching and overseeing Associates and ADP colleagues reviewing work as required. Partners with Technology Banking Team, clients/prospects, Credit Admin, Legal and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Builds and nurtures relationships with CFOs and Finance Teams, as well as the wider C-Suite where relevant. Accountable for managing assigned portfolio of borrowing relationships, reviewing information, evaluating risk, and engaging with clients, building relationships with appropriate stakeholders. Communicate internally to recommend and execute on responses to changing situations for clients / ass the portfolio broadly. Ensures that portfolio management practices meet HSBC Innovation Banking standards, overseeing junior colleagues and partners to ensure Portfolio Management is robustly completed. Ensures Portfolio Review is robustly prepared for, issues are identified early on and the CS team is positioned to hold a value-add conversation on portfolio clients. Devotes a material amount of time to the development of colleagues through technical coaching, sales and negotiation skills coaching, partnering with juniors on deals and running formal training sessions. Develops and demonstrates subject matter expertise within the team including market, sub-sector and competitive trends, business models, lending models and making the group more scalable through optimizing how we conduct business and manage the portfolio. Role model - values, work ethic, credit skills Decisions Utilizes substantial decision making and independent judgement in negotiations and building relationships. Influences and drives decisions. Independently lead deal modifications as appropriate. Recommendations Provides insights/thought leadership on deal types as well as guidance on deal structuring, underwriting and documentation negotiations.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Who are HSBC Innovation Banking? We're the power behind the UK's forward-thinkers, future-makers and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO. Whether it's comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them and everything in between. Here's to never standing still. We're proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, create meaningful connections and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike. The Role The Credit Solutions team is responsible for managing and developing credit relationships with clients and prospects. The team leads the deal structuring and due diligence process partnering with the Technology Banking Team on the delivery and negotiation of solutions and is responsible for proactive, robust portfolio management including maintaining credit quality. The VP owns the underwriting, approval and closing process for assigned clients and prospects. Engages and builds relationships with key client stakeholders to remain well-informed, and able to respond to changing circumstances while appropriately balancing client and HSBC Innovation Banking needs. Develops and delivers insights and points of view on loan types and credit/performance trends in sectors/sub-sectors and remains abreast of market, sector, and competitive trends. Essential Functions Comfortable and experienced independently leading structuring, due diligence and negotiations with clients in conjunction with Relationship Manager as required. Takes responsibility for ensuring delivery of high-quality output from the team - memos, financial modelling, analytics and structuring through own work and coaching and overseeing Associates and ADP colleagues reviewing work as required. Partners with Technology Banking Team, clients/prospects, Credit Admin, Legal and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Builds and nurtures relationships with CFOs and Finance Teams, as well as the wider C-Suite where relevant. Accountable for managing assigned portfolio of borrowing relationships, reviewing information, evaluating risk, and engaging with clients, building relationships with appropriate stakeholders. Communicate internally to recommend and execute on responses to changing situations for clients / ass the portfolio broadly. Ensures that portfolio management practices meet HSBC Innovation Banking standards, overseeing junior colleagues and partners to ensure Portfolio Management is robustly completed. Ensures Portfolio Review is robustly prepared for, issues are identified early on and the CS team is positioned to hold a value-add conversation on portfolio clients. Devotes a material amount of time to the development of colleagues through technical coaching, sales and negotiation skills coaching, partnering with juniors on deals and running formal training sessions. Develops and demonstrates subject matter expertise within the team including market, sub-sector and competitive trends, business models, lending models and making the group more scalable through optimizing how we conduct business and manage the portfolio. Role model - values, work ethic, credit skills Decisions Utilizes substantial decision making and independent judgement in negotiations and building relationships. Influences and drives decisions. Independently lead deal modifications as appropriate. Recommendations Provides insights/thought leadership on deal types as well as guidance on deal structuring, underwriting and documentation negotiations.
As our Group Head of Governance Risk Assurance and Control (GRAC) you will lead the GRAC team, within CFO Corporate Support. Corporate Support provides a range of services to all CFO Directorates including finance, planning and performance reporting. CFO operates a broad range of services for HMRC, including estates, payments, strategic finance, commercial, and more, as well as Government Banking. This means that the risk landscape is both dynamic and vast, and supporting the business to navigate this makes this an exceptionally exciting and rewarding role. You will lead the GRAC team (currently 4 team members) and be a key member of the Reporting and Assurance Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CFO Group Head of Reporting and Assurance in the coordination and oversight of GRAC activities including driving improvement in CFO s risk, process, controls, and assurance, and GRAC reporting to key partners. Improving the management of risk and controls in the group is a key priority for the Director General and his SLT, and you will have the opportunity to present to SLT in addition to working regularly with Directors and their risk leads. Please note that we are only able to offer this role at the stated locations. From 2nd April HMRC staff are expected to attend their office for 60% of the working week. Job description The successful candidate will: Play a strategic role in improving CFO s risk and control environment and progressing HMRC s GRAC change agenda within the CFO group, working with stakeholders across HMRC and cross government as necessary and building positive relationships to support CFO s GRAC work. Demonstrate senior leadership skills as an active member of the Reporting and Assurance senior leadership team. You will also be mentoring and developing the four-person team of GRAC professionals, creating an environment where they can learn and thrive, developing a culture of continuous improvement. Develop, and drive delivery of, the CFO Risk Improvement Plan and achieve the milestones to help CFO achieve the What Good Looks Like Statements (WGLLs) to improve the wider risk and control environment. Work closely with CFO SLT to drive the risk agenda, report on progress against the plan and plan work. Guide CFO Directors to understand and own risk, process and controls within their areas. They will then support their teams to adhere to risk/controls/process policies as set out by Corporate Finance and HMRC Risk and Control Board; and co-ordinate the completion of the CFO Governance Statement to time and quality requirements. Be the subject expert providing advice in line with HM Treasury s Orange Book and Management of Risk (MoR) Principles/Framework. Providing GRAC updates across the organisation, including (but not limited to) senior stakeholders and governance functions such as the CFO Senior Leadership Team Meetings, Internal Audit, HMRC Risk Management team/HMRC Risk Improvement Community, HMRC Control Board, etc. Contribute to regular assessments of CFO risk management including undertaking periodic risk maturity assessments. Monitor, provide constructive challenge to /and reports on the level of risk exposure across the Groups, using information and data from several sources and stakeholders. Essential Criteria A strong risk management background and deep understanding of the three lines of defence model. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with experience of working with senior board level colleagues. As a champion of risk, you will have a passion for developing our risk capability and the personality to influence stakeholders throughout the HMRC Groups and the Department more widely. A proven track record as a manager and leader. Either holds, or prepared to immediately study towards, a Management of Risk (MoR) qualification. Desirable Criteria Experience in risk or assurance in the public sector would be beneficial. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
As our Group Head of Governance Risk Assurance and Control (GRAC) you will lead the GRAC team, within CFO Corporate Support. Corporate Support provides a range of services to all CFO Directorates including finance, planning and performance reporting. CFO operates a broad range of services for HMRC, including estates, payments, strategic finance, commercial, and more, as well as Government Banking. This means that the risk landscape is both dynamic and vast, and supporting the business to navigate this makes this an exceptionally exciting and rewarding role. You will lead the GRAC team (currently 4 team members) and be a key member of the Reporting and Assurance Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CFO Group Head of Reporting and Assurance in the coordination and oversight of GRAC activities including driving improvement in CFO s risk, process, controls, and assurance, and GRAC reporting to key partners. Improving the management of risk and controls in the group is a key priority for the Director General and his SLT, and you will have the opportunity to present to SLT in addition to working regularly with Directors and their risk leads. Please note that we are only able to offer this role at the stated locations. From 2nd April HMRC staff are expected to attend their office for 60% of the working week. Job description The successful candidate will: Play a strategic role in improving CFO s risk and control environment and progressing HMRC s GRAC change agenda within the CFO group, working with stakeholders across HMRC and cross government as necessary and building positive relationships to support CFO s GRAC work. Demonstrate senior leadership skills as an active member of the Reporting and Assurance senior leadership team. You will also be mentoring and developing the four-person team of GRAC professionals, creating an environment where they can learn and thrive, developing a culture of continuous improvement. Develop, and drive delivery of, the CFO Risk Improvement Plan and achieve the milestones to help CFO achieve the What Good Looks Like Statements (WGLLs) to improve the wider risk and control environment. Work closely with CFO SLT to drive the risk agenda, report on progress against the plan and plan work. Guide CFO Directors to understand and own risk, process and controls within their areas. They will then support their teams to adhere to risk/controls/process policies as set out by Corporate Finance and HMRC Risk and Control Board; and co-ordinate the completion of the CFO Governance Statement to time and quality requirements. Be the subject expert providing advice in line with HM Treasury s Orange Book and Management of Risk (MoR) Principles/Framework. Providing GRAC updates across the organisation, including (but not limited to) senior stakeholders and governance functions such as the CFO Senior Leadership Team Meetings, Internal Audit, HMRC Risk Management team/HMRC Risk Improvement Community, HMRC Control Board, etc. Contribute to regular assessments of CFO risk management including undertaking periodic risk maturity assessments. Monitor, provide constructive challenge to /and reports on the level of risk exposure across the Groups, using information and data from several sources and stakeholders. Essential Criteria A strong risk management background and deep understanding of the three lines of defence model. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with experience of working with senior board level colleagues. As a champion of risk, you will have a passion for developing our risk capability and the personality to influence stakeholders throughout the HMRC Groups and the Department more widely. A proven track record as a manager and leader. Either holds, or prepared to immediately study towards, a Management of Risk (MoR) qualification. Desirable Criteria Experience in risk or assurance in the public sector would be beneficial. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Robert Walters are proud to be partnering with Miro Forestry & Timber Products to hire a Finance Director to join them on their journey to revolutionize their reporting function and modernize their systems to create a best in class finance function. Miro Forestry & Timber Products is a vertically integrated plywood manufacturing business, producing plywood and other timber products from it's plantations in Ghana and Sierra Leone, West Africa, with a headquarters in London, UK. This unique Finance Director position will come in and transform reporting and will be responsible for all of the group's financial and accounting functions. The individual will be required to ensure tight financial controls, effective working capital management and an efficient financial reporting structure. Key responsibilities for the Finance Director role include: Overseeing the finance and accounting functions of the group, with direct line management of company finance managers. Implementing financial systems and controls. Leading and developing the finance team. Managing the annual budgeting process. Supporting with periodic statutory accounts. Managing and controlling submissions of capital and operational expenditure. Collaborating with the Group CFO to maintain and enhance the internal control system. Ensuring compliance with financial, tax, and reporting regulations of all statutory bodies. Overall cash management. Working with senior management to reduce working capital commitments. Requirements for the preferred candidate: Qualified accountant (ACA, CA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in both practice and industry (ideally in agriculture or manufacturing). Experience in an industry where working capital management, cost control, and reporting are essential. Proven experience in leading and developing a high-performing finance function, improving processes, controls, and leading systems implementations. Strong experience in group reporting. Experience working with new systems, including BI tools e.g. Tableau. Strong management and people skills to lead, mentor, motivate, and develop a team remotely. Excellent communication skills to effectively partner and influence at senior levels within the business. Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment. Experience working in developing countries. Please note that the preferred candidate is expected to be located in London, South Africa, or West Africa, and regular travel to Miro's Africa operations and London headquarters will be required. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Robert Walters are proud to be partnering with Miro Forestry & Timber Products to hire a Finance Director to join them on their journey to revolutionize their reporting function and modernize their systems to create a best in class finance function. Miro Forestry & Timber Products is a vertically integrated plywood manufacturing business, producing plywood and other timber products from it's plantations in Ghana and Sierra Leone, West Africa, with a headquarters in London, UK. This unique Finance Director position will come in and transform reporting and will be responsible for all of the group's financial and accounting functions. The individual will be required to ensure tight financial controls, effective working capital management and an efficient financial reporting structure. Key responsibilities for the Finance Director role include: Overseeing the finance and accounting functions of the group, with direct line management of company finance managers. Implementing financial systems and controls. Leading and developing the finance team. Managing the annual budgeting process. Supporting with periodic statutory accounts. Managing and controlling submissions of capital and operational expenditure. Collaborating with the Group CFO to maintain and enhance the internal control system. Ensuring compliance with financial, tax, and reporting regulations of all statutory bodies. Overall cash management. Working with senior management to reduce working capital commitments. Requirements for the preferred candidate: Qualified accountant (ACA, CA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in both practice and industry (ideally in agriculture or manufacturing). Experience in an industry where working capital management, cost control, and reporting are essential. Proven experience in leading and developing a high-performing finance function, improving processes, controls, and leading systems implementations. Strong experience in group reporting. Experience working with new systems, including BI tools e.g. Tableau. Strong management and people skills to lead, mentor, motivate, and develop a team remotely. Excellent communication skills to effectively partner and influence at senior levels within the business. Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment. Experience working in developing countries. Please note that the preferred candidate is expected to be located in London, South Africa, or West Africa, and regular travel to Miro's Africa operations and London headquarters will be required. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Business Development Executive About the role: We are seeking a passionate, career motivated Business Development Executive who will thrive in a collaborative sales environment. Our sales culture is based on recognition and personal development. You will have the chance to build a career at a company recognized as one of the best places to work voted by Employees (Glassdoor), best place to work for LGBTQ Equality and one of the world's most admired companies, according to Fortune. What you'll do: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join one of our successful product verticals, Gartner for Finance Leaders . You will be responsible for hunting net new opportunities and strategically selling our Research and Advisory solutions across the EMEA region. Your target audience will be Large Enterprise clients (successful companies generating in excess of $1 billion annual revenue). The opportunity is remote first, with access to our London and Egham offices. Principle Accountabilities: Identify and drive new business opportunities with new-to-Gartner organizations across EMEA, targeting Large Enterprise CFO's Convert viable prospects into active Gartner clients (members), owning the full sales conversation and negotiation, through to the transition of new clients to the account management team Continually build an encouraging pipeline of relevant opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics ensuring KPI's are met Quota responsibility delivering circa £400k per annum of new logo revenue across your assigned territory Manage complex high-revenue sales across matrix and diverse business environments. Exercise forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis What you'll need: 5 - 10 years' B2B sales experience, preferably within either Technology, SaaS, services or a consultative environment Proven track record meeting and exceeding sales targets in a business development / new business environment Experience selling to and/or influencing C-level executives Proven ability to precisely manage and forecast a complex sales process Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join What we offer: Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 or by sending an email to . Job Requisition ID:85051 By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence. Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Business Development Executive About the role: We are seeking a passionate, career motivated Business Development Executive who will thrive in a collaborative sales environment. Our sales culture is based on recognition and personal development. You will have the chance to build a career at a company recognized as one of the best places to work voted by Employees (Glassdoor), best place to work for LGBTQ Equality and one of the world's most admired companies, according to Fortune. What you'll do: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join one of our successful product verticals, Gartner for Finance Leaders . You will be responsible for hunting net new opportunities and strategically selling our Research and Advisory solutions across the EMEA region. Your target audience will be Large Enterprise clients (successful companies generating in excess of $1 billion annual revenue). The opportunity is remote first, with access to our London and Egham offices. Principle Accountabilities: Identify and drive new business opportunities with new-to-Gartner organizations across EMEA, targeting Large Enterprise CFO's Convert viable prospects into active Gartner clients (members), owning the full sales conversation and negotiation, through to the transition of new clients to the account management team Continually build an encouraging pipeline of relevant opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics ensuring KPI's are met Quota responsibility delivering circa £400k per annum of new logo revenue across your assigned territory Manage complex high-revenue sales across matrix and diverse business environments. Exercise forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis What you'll need: 5 - 10 years' B2B sales experience, preferably within either Technology, SaaS, services or a consultative environment Proven track record meeting and exceeding sales targets in a business development / new business environment Experience selling to and/or influencing C-level executives Proven ability to precisely manage and forecast a complex sales process Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join What we offer: Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 or by sending an email to . Job Requisition ID:85051 By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence. Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
Due to parental leave, an opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term contract as our UK Financial Director. Simply Business is growing, we've been successful over the last few years and our track record shows dominance in our sector. Our commercial challenge is how to maintain that growth, continually testing and expending out. Reporting to Scott (Group Chief Finance Officer) and Alan (UK CEO), you'll be given the freedom to commercially partner with the UK business making sure that we're agile and effective in the delivery of our growth plans. contribute to the development of country strategy, challenge assumptions, and decision-making as appropriate provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers form a close working relationship and act as the "intellectual sparring partner" of the UK CEO and other members of the UK management team control the budgeting and forecasting processes to monitor, assess and report to the various stakeholders progress against financial and appropriate non-financial targets take responsibility for leading the engagement with external auditors and other third party professional services providers support the Group CFO in company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate manage and develop a team of high-calibre finance professionals actively contribute to company social, environmental and DEI goals We're looking for someone who is: equipped to manage and guide a team through highly pressurised periods including month end, year end, and annual budgeting an excellent communicator who can adapt their style and approach to each stakeholder group a curator of a high-performance culture underpinned by data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement a partner and collaborator with management teams as they lead the continued growth and evolution of Simply Business's unique culture capable of preserving and strengthening the company values as it scales and lead your team to deliver against the organisations mission an expert navigator of change and growth, you are well-versed in coordinating the approach to corporate finance, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions (We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) This role is regulated by the FCA and it will have specific responsibilities under those regulations. We'll explain these to you as part of the hiring process. You'll be performing Senior Management Functions under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR), this means you'll also be subject to enhanced check and referencing in accordance with the FCA's guidelines. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. Looking for a 12 month role full of personal and professional development Apply today. About Simply Business We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 900,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords, and more than 1,000 other trades. We're as much a technology company as one that sells insurance. We build, we fail, we learn, we improve. We're a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment. We support every team member to balance work and life effectively. • remote working - you can balance working remotely and connecting with colleagues in the office • mental health and wellbeing resources - access to counselling and technology to support your mental health • flexible parental leave - we pay six months full pay to the primary caregiver, and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver • paid sabbatical - two weeks off when you've been here five years and four weeks off when you've been here 10, 15 and 20 years • a dedicated learning platform - the platform lets you balance both work and life goals (including management and leadership programme) • life event leave - an extra day of leave every two years for whatever you want: moving house, welcoming a new pet, or your birthday We also make sure you're compensated fairly. • competitive salary - based upon your experience and the market we're in from day one • annual bonus - the potential to earn a bonus based on business performance • pension - we match what you put into your pension up to five percent • health cash plan - we reimburse your everyday medical expenses • holiday entitlement - 25 days leave, plus bank holidays (you can also use your flexible benefits to get up to five days more!) • life assurance - four times your basic salary • flexible benefits scheme - an allocated allowance to use each year on things like private medical insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, up to five days extra holiday, and gym membership. Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today. Keep up to date with Simply Business. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and follow us on social media. 6th Floor99 Gresham StreetLondonEC2V 7NG Northampton 900900 Pavilion DriveNorthamptonNN4 7RG
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Due to parental leave, an opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term contract as our UK Financial Director. Simply Business is growing, we've been successful over the last few years and our track record shows dominance in our sector. Our commercial challenge is how to maintain that growth, continually testing and expending out. Reporting to Scott (Group Chief Finance Officer) and Alan (UK CEO), you'll be given the freedom to commercially partner with the UK business making sure that we're agile and effective in the delivery of our growth plans. contribute to the development of country strategy, challenge assumptions, and decision-making as appropriate provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers form a close working relationship and act as the "intellectual sparring partner" of the UK CEO and other members of the UK management team control the budgeting and forecasting processes to monitor, assess and report to the various stakeholders progress against financial and appropriate non-financial targets take responsibility for leading the engagement with external auditors and other third party professional services providers support the Group CFO in company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate manage and develop a team of high-calibre finance professionals actively contribute to company social, environmental and DEI goals We're looking for someone who is: equipped to manage and guide a team through highly pressurised periods including month end, year end, and annual budgeting an excellent communicator who can adapt their style and approach to each stakeholder group a curator of a high-performance culture underpinned by data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement a partner and collaborator with management teams as they lead the continued growth and evolution of Simply Business's unique culture capable of preserving and strengthening the company values as it scales and lead your team to deliver against the organisations mission an expert navigator of change and growth, you are well-versed in coordinating the approach to corporate finance, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions (We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) This role is regulated by the FCA and it will have specific responsibilities under those regulations. We'll explain these to you as part of the hiring process. You'll be performing Senior Management Functions under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR), this means you'll also be subject to enhanced check and referencing in accordance with the FCA's guidelines. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. Looking for a 12 month role full of personal and professional development Apply today. About Simply Business We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 900,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords, and more than 1,000 other trades. We're as much a technology company as one that sells insurance. We build, we fail, we learn, we improve. We're a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment. We support every team member to balance work and life effectively. • remote working - you can balance working remotely and connecting with colleagues in the office • mental health and wellbeing resources - access to counselling and technology to support your mental health • flexible parental leave - we pay six months full pay to the primary caregiver, and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver • paid sabbatical - two weeks off when you've been here five years and four weeks off when you've been here 10, 15 and 20 years • a dedicated learning platform - the platform lets you balance both work and life goals (including management and leadership programme) • life event leave - an extra day of leave every two years for whatever you want: moving house, welcoming a new pet, or your birthday We also make sure you're compensated fairly. • competitive salary - based upon your experience and the market we're in from day one • annual bonus - the potential to earn a bonus based on business performance • pension - we match what you put into your pension up to five percent • health cash plan - we reimburse your everyday medical expenses • holiday entitlement - 25 days leave, plus bank holidays (you can also use your flexible benefits to get up to five days more!) • life assurance - four times your basic salary • flexible benefits scheme - an allocated allowance to use each year on things like private medical insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, up to five days extra holiday, and gym membership. Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today. Keep up to date with Simply Business. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and follow us on social media. 6th Floor99 Gresham StreetLondonEC2V 7NG Northampton 900900 Pavilion DriveNorthamptonNN4 7RG
Head of Capital and Reinsurance page is loaded Head of Capital and Reinsurance Apply locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-16596 About us At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We've got big dreams of becoming Britain's best retail general insurer. And we're almost there. Our talented, reactive, and communicative finance team are on call to help us do it in a sustainable, profitable way. With close connections to our shareholders, and a commitment to integrity that spans the entire business, our people are no strangers to creating - and maintaining - value on an unbelievable scale. Together, we're one of a kind. The Role: Reporting to the Director of Capital Management, as Head of Capital Management and Reinsurance, you'll play a crucial part in optimising our balance sheet structure through equity, reinsurance, and debt strategies. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams across CFO and the wider business, interacting with Executive, Board, and external advisors. What you'll be doing: Lead the analysis and recommendations on balance sheet structuring. Lead and contribute to high-impact capital projects, including debt or equity issuance, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and share buybacks. Influence the long-term value of shareholder investments by strategically deploying capital. Shape the direction of capital planning, dividend proposals, risk appetite, and contingent management actions. Collaborate with the reinsurance manager, external brokers, and our Actuarial teams to analyse reinsurance value and optimal structures. Drive the production and delivery of Solvency Ratio, influencing the Group's approved internal model. Monitor capital requirements from rating agencies and external parties. Stay updated on market and regulatory developments, liaising with external advisors. What you'll need: You'll be qualified in Accounting, Actuarial, or CII, and bring a wealth of expertise, encompassing knowledge of Solvency 2, insurance accounting, and company law. You'll need to have a deep understanding of capital markets, reinsurance, and structures, and experience leading and collaborating with senior stakeholders in diverse teams. Your experience will extend to regulatory compliance, capital modelling, exposure to rating agencies, and a robust comprehension of the financial dynamics within the insurance industry and broader market. Lets bring on your best. Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. You'll spend 2 days per week working from our new London Riverbank House office, and the rest of your time based at home. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: 9% employer contributed pension 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Annual bonus of up to 20% EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. 30 days annual leave Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Similar Jobs (5) Head of First Line Risk - Pricing and Underwriting locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago Head of Finance Results and Production locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago Capital Actuary locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago With well-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill and Green Flag, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading general insurers. We've been helping people carry on with their lives since the 1980s, giving them the peace of mind to focus on the future. After 40 years of innovation we're still leading the way, providing evolving products and services that are just what people need. Our business is full of talented individuals, each bringing their own strengths, skills and ideas. We work together, to be brilliant for millions of customers every single day. Join us, in a career that empowers you to be the best you can be - and to be yourself. Your input matters here. So, whatever you do, we'll encourage you to own it. To spot opportunities, speak out and make things happen. Our vision is for a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good. And you can help us make that a reality. Because when we work together, we can all achieve great things. Together, we're one of a kind.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Head of Capital and Reinsurance page is loaded Head of Capital and Reinsurance Apply locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-16596 About us At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We've got big dreams of becoming Britain's best retail general insurer. And we're almost there. Our talented, reactive, and communicative finance team are on call to help us do it in a sustainable, profitable way. With close connections to our shareholders, and a commitment to integrity that spans the entire business, our people are no strangers to creating - and maintaining - value on an unbelievable scale. Together, we're one of a kind. The Role: Reporting to the Director of Capital Management, as Head of Capital Management and Reinsurance, you'll play a crucial part in optimising our balance sheet structure through equity, reinsurance, and debt strategies. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams across CFO and the wider business, interacting with Executive, Board, and external advisors. What you'll be doing: Lead the analysis and recommendations on balance sheet structuring. Lead and contribute to high-impact capital projects, including debt or equity issuance, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and share buybacks. Influence the long-term value of shareholder investments by strategically deploying capital. Shape the direction of capital planning, dividend proposals, risk appetite, and contingent management actions. Collaborate with the reinsurance manager, external brokers, and our Actuarial teams to analyse reinsurance value and optimal structures. Drive the production and delivery of Solvency Ratio, influencing the Group's approved internal model. Monitor capital requirements from rating agencies and external parties. Stay updated on market and regulatory developments, liaising with external advisors. What you'll need: You'll be qualified in Accounting, Actuarial, or CII, and bring a wealth of expertise, encompassing knowledge of Solvency 2, insurance accounting, and company law. You'll need to have a deep understanding of capital markets, reinsurance, and structures, and experience leading and collaborating with senior stakeholders in diverse teams. Your experience will extend to regulatory compliance, capital modelling, exposure to rating agencies, and a robust comprehension of the financial dynamics within the insurance industry and broader market. Lets bring on your best. Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. You'll spend 2 days per week working from our new London Riverbank House office, and the rest of your time based at home. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: 9% employer contributed pension 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Annual bonus of up to 20% EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. 30 days annual leave Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Similar Jobs (5) Head of First Line Risk - Pricing and Underwriting locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago Head of Finance Results and Production locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago Capital Actuary locations London - Riverbank House time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago With well-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill and Green Flag, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading general insurers. We've been helping people carry on with their lives since the 1980s, giving them the peace of mind to focus on the future. After 40 years of innovation we're still leading the way, providing evolving products and services that are just what people need. Our business is full of talented individuals, each bringing their own strengths, skills and ideas. We work together, to be brilliant for millions of customers every single day. Join us, in a career that empowers you to be the best you can be - and to be yourself. Your input matters here. So, whatever you do, we'll encourage you to own it. To spot opportunities, speak out and make things happen. Our vision is for a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good. And you can help us make that a reality. Because when we work together, we can all achieve great things. Together, we're one of a kind.
Backed by the incredible insight of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting helps the world's leading organisations to stay ahead of the digital curve. Gartner's Consulting business providesindependent support for leading banking and Insuranceorganisations globally. Providing data driven support to decision making, informed by world class research across a range of current and emerging digital challenges. We are currently looking for highly talented Strategy Consulting professional (Client Partner, Associate Director, Director, Managing Director, Engagement Manager, Associate Partner, Principal level), with a strong understanding of technology and digital transformation, to join our world-class Strategy Consulting team helping leading Banking, Insurance and Financial Services businesses in the UK. The Managing Partner, Financial Services will provide technology foresight and market intelligence to senior business leaders within Gartner client accounts. As a trusted advisor you will help strategic planning for CEO, CDO, CFO, CIO and senior IT executives with topics including: roadmaps and operating models; organisational design and governance; data driven decision making; innovation and IT cost optimisation We seek candidates with the ability to advise at the highest level, experience we're seeking: Consulting experience from a top management consulting firm; MBA qualification desirable; An excellent understanding of Financial Services in the UK, especially Retail and Commercial Banking Experience in one or more of the following: CIO Advisory Digital Transformation Technology and IT Strategy Strategic Transformation Expertise with strategic consulting frameworks and financial principles Experience in leading IT strategy engagements, and contributing to sales pursuits and proposal writing This is a great opportunity to join a world-class consulting environment. With an ability to work on cutting edge strategy engagements with a Tier One client portfolio. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join What we offer: Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 or by sending an email to . Job Requisition ID:83141 By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence. Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Backed by the incredible insight of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting helps the world's leading organisations to stay ahead of the digital curve. Gartner's Consulting business providesindependent support for leading banking and Insuranceorganisations globally. Providing data driven support to decision making, informed by world class research across a range of current and emerging digital challenges. We are currently looking for highly talented Strategy Consulting professional (Client Partner, Associate Director, Director, Managing Director, Engagement Manager, Associate Partner, Principal level), with a strong understanding of technology and digital transformation, to join our world-class Strategy Consulting team helping leading Banking, Insurance and Financial Services businesses in the UK. The Managing Partner, Financial Services will provide technology foresight and market intelligence to senior business leaders within Gartner client accounts. As a trusted advisor you will help strategic planning for CEO, CDO, CFO, CIO and senior IT executives with topics including: roadmaps and operating models; organisational design and governance; data driven decision making; innovation and IT cost optimisation We seek candidates with the ability to advise at the highest level, experience we're seeking: Consulting experience from a top management consulting firm; MBA qualification desirable; An excellent understanding of Financial Services in the UK, especially Retail and Commercial Banking Experience in one or more of the following: CIO Advisory Digital Transformation Technology and IT Strategy Strategic Transformation Expertise with strategic consulting frameworks and financial principles Experience in leading IT strategy engagements, and contributing to sales pursuits and proposal writing This is a great opportunity to join a world-class consulting environment. With an ability to work on cutting edge strategy engagements with a Tier One client portfolio. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join What we offer: Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 or by sending an email to . Job Requisition ID:83141 By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence. Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
About us At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We've got big dreams of becoming Britain's best retail general insurer. And we're almost there. Our talented, reactive, and communicative finance team are on call to help us do it in a sustainable, profitable way. With close connections to our shareholders, and a commitment to integrity that spans the entire business, our people are no strangers to creating - and maintaining - value on an unbelievable scale. Together, we're one of a kind. The Role: Reporting to the Director of Capital Management, as Head of Capital Management and Reinsurance, you'll play a crucial part in optimising our balance sheet structure through equity, reinsurance, and debt strategies. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams across CFO and the wider business, interacting with Executive, Board, and external advisors. What you'll be doing: Lead the analysis and recommendations on balance sheet structuring. Lead and contribute to high-impact capital projects, including debt or equity issuance, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and share buybacks. Influence the long-term value of shareholder investments by strategically deploying capital. Shape the direction of capital planning, dividend proposals, risk appetite, and contingent management actions. Collaborate with the reinsurance manager, external brokers, and our Actuarial teams to analyse reinsurance value and optimal structures. Drive the production and delivery of Solvency Ratio, influencing the Group's approved internal model. Monitor capital requirements from rating agencies and external parties. Stay updated on market and regulatory developments, liaising with external advisors. What you'll need: You'll be qualified in Accounting, Actuarial, or CII, and bring a wealth of expertise, encompassing knowledge of Solvency 2, insurance accounting, and company law. You'll need to have a deep understanding of capital markets, reinsurance, and structures, and experience leading and collaborating with senior stakeholders in diverse teams. Your experience will extend to regulatory compliance, capital modelling, exposure to rating agencies, and a robust comprehension of the financial dynamics within the insurance industry and broader market. Lets bring on your best. Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. You'll spend 2 days per week working from our new London Riverbank House office, and the rest of your time based at home. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: 9% employer contributed pension 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Annual bonus of up to 20% EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. 30 days annual leave Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
About us At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We've got big dreams of becoming Britain's best retail general insurer. And we're almost there. Our talented, reactive, and communicative finance team are on call to help us do it in a sustainable, profitable way. With close connections to our shareholders, and a commitment to integrity that spans the entire business, our people are no strangers to creating - and maintaining - value on an unbelievable scale. Together, we're one of a kind. The Role: Reporting to the Director of Capital Management, as Head of Capital Management and Reinsurance, you'll play a crucial part in optimising our balance sheet structure through equity, reinsurance, and debt strategies. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams across CFO and the wider business, interacting with Executive, Board, and external advisors. What you'll be doing: Lead the analysis and recommendations on balance sheet structuring. Lead and contribute to high-impact capital projects, including debt or equity issuance, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and share buybacks. Influence the long-term value of shareholder investments by strategically deploying capital. Shape the direction of capital planning, dividend proposals, risk appetite, and contingent management actions. Collaborate with the reinsurance manager, external brokers, and our Actuarial teams to analyse reinsurance value and optimal structures. Drive the production and delivery of Solvency Ratio, influencing the Group's approved internal model. Monitor capital requirements from rating agencies and external parties. Stay updated on market and regulatory developments, liaising with external advisors. What you'll need: You'll be qualified in Accounting, Actuarial, or CII, and bring a wealth of expertise, encompassing knowledge of Solvency 2, insurance accounting, and company law. You'll need to have a deep understanding of capital markets, reinsurance, and structures, and experience leading and collaborating with senior stakeholders in diverse teams. Your experience will extend to regulatory compliance, capital modelling, exposure to rating agencies, and a robust comprehension of the financial dynamics within the insurance industry and broader market. Lets bring on your best. Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. You'll spend 2 days per week working from our new London Riverbank House office, and the rest of your time based at home. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: 9% employer contributed pension 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Annual bonus of up to 20% EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. 30 days annual leave Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Backed by the incredible insight of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting helps the world's leading organisations to stay ahead of the digital curve. Gartner's Consulting business providesindependent support for leading banking and Insuranceorganisations globally. Providing data driven support to decision making, informed by world class research across a range of current and emerging digital challenges. We are currently looking for highly talented Strategy Consulting professional (Client Partner, Associate Director, Director, Managing Director, Engagement Manager, Associate Partner, Principal level), with a strong understanding of technology and digital transformation, to join our world-class Strategy Consulting team helping leading Banking, Insurance and Financial Services businesses in the UK. The Managing Partner, Financial Services will provide technology foresight and market intelligence to senior business leaders within Gartner client accounts. As a trusted advisor you will help strategic planning for CEO, CDO, CFO, CIO and senior IT executives with topics including: roadmaps and operating models; organisational design and governance; data driven decision making; innovation and IT cost optimisation We seek candidates with the ability to advise at the highest level, experience we're seeking: Consulting experience from a top management consulting firm; MBA qualification desirable; An excellent understanding of Financial Services in the UK, especially Retail and Commercial Banking Experience in one or more of the following: CIO Advisory Digital Transformation Technology and IT Strategy Strategic Transformation Expertise with strategic consulting frameworks and financial principles Experience in leading IT strategy engagements, and contributing to sales pursuits and proposal writing This is a great opportunity to join a world-class consulting environment. With an ability to work on cutting edge strategy engagements with a Tier One client portfolio. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join What we offer: Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 or by sending an email to . Job Requisition ID:83141 By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence. Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
Mar 24, 2024
Full time
Backed by the incredible insight of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting helps the world's leading organisations to stay ahead of the digital curve. Gartner's Consulting business providesindependent support for leading banking and Insuranceorganisations globally. Providing data driven support to decision making, informed by world class research across a range of current and emerging digital challenges. We are currently looking for highly talented Strategy Consulting professional (Client Partner, Associate Director, Director, Managing Director, Engagement Manager, Associate Partner, Principal level), with a strong understanding of technology and digital transformation, to join our world-class Strategy Consulting team helping leading Banking, Insurance and Financial Services businesses in the UK. The Managing Partner, Financial Services will provide technology foresight and market intelligence to senior business leaders within Gartner client accounts. As a trusted advisor you will help strategic planning for CEO, CDO, CFO, CIO and senior IT executives with topics including: roadmaps and operating models; organisational design and governance; data driven decision making; innovation and IT cost optimisation We seek candidates with the ability to advise at the highest level, experience we're seeking: Consulting experience from a top management consulting firm; MBA qualification desirable; An excellent understanding of Financial Services in the UK, especially Retail and Commercial Banking Experience in one or more of the following: CIO Advisory Digital Transformation Technology and IT Strategy Strategic Transformation Expertise with strategic consulting frameworks and financial principles Experience in leading IT strategy engagements, and contributing to sales pursuits and proposal writing This is a great opportunity to join a world-class consulting environment. With an ability to work on cutting edge strategy engagements with a Tier One client portfolio. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join What we offer: Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 or by sending an email to . Job Requisition ID:83141 By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence. Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
Locations: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Nottingham, Stratford, Worthing As our Group Head of Governance Risk Assurance and Control (GRAC) you will lead the GRAC team, within CFO Corporate Support. Corporate Support provides a range of services to all CFO Directorates including finance, planning and performance reporting. CFO operates a broad range of services for HMRC, including estates, payments, strategic finance, commercial, and more, as well as Government Banking. This means that the risk landscape is both dynamic and vast, and supporting the business to navigate this makes this an exceptionally exciting and rewarding role. You will lead the GRAC team (currently 4 team members) and be a key member of the Reporting and Assurance Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CFO Group Head of Reporting and Assurance in the coordination and oversight of GRAC activities including driving improvement in CFO s risk, process, controls, and assurance, and GRAC reporting to key partners. Improving the management of risk and controls in the group is a key priority for the Director General and his SLT, and you will have the opportunity to present to SLT in addition to working regularly with Directors and their risk leads. Please note that we are only able to offer this role at the stated locations. From 2nd April HMRC staff are expected to attend their office for 60% of the working week. Job description The successful candidate will: Play a strategic role in improving CFO s risk and control environment and progressing HMRC s GRAC change agenda within the CFO group, working with stakeholders across HMRC and cross government as necessary and building positive relationships to support CFO s GRAC work. Demonstrate senior leadership skills as an active member of the Reporting and Assurance senior leadership team. You will also be mentoring and developing the four-person team of GRAC professionals, creating an environment where they can learn and thrive, developing a culture of continuous improvement. Develop, and drive delivery of, the CFO Risk Improvement Plan and achieve the milestones to help CFO achieve the What Good Looks Like Statements (WGLLs) to improve the wider risk and control environment. Work closely with CFO SLT to drive the risk agenda, report on progress against the plan and plan work. Guide CFO Directors to understand and own risk, process and controls within their areas. They will then support their teams to adhere to risk/controls/process policies as set out by Corporate Finance and HMRC Risk and Control Board; and co-ordinate the completion of the CFO Governance Statement to time and quality requirements. Be the subject expert providing advice in line with HM Treasury s Orange Book and Management of Risk (MoR) Principles/Framework. Providing GRAC updates across the organisation, including (but not limited to) senior stakeholders and governance functions such as the CFO Senior Leadership Team Meetings, Internal Audit, HMRC Risk Management team/HMRC Risk Improvement Community, HMRC Control Board, etc. Contribute to regular assessments of CFO risk management including undertaking periodic risk maturity assessments. Monitor, provide constructive challenge to /and reports on the level of risk exposure across the Groups, using information and data from several sources and stakeholders. Essential Criteria A strong risk management background and deep understanding of the three lines of defence model. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with experience of working with senior board level colleagues. As a champion of risk, you will have a passion for developing our risk capability and the personality to influence stakeholders throughout the HMRC Groups and the Department more widely. A proven track record as a manager and leader. Either holds, or prepared to immediately study towards, a Management of Risk (MoR) qualification. Desirable Criteria Experience in risk or assurance in the public sector would be beneficial. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Locations: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Nottingham, Stratford, Worthing As our Group Head of Governance Risk Assurance and Control (GRAC) you will lead the GRAC team, within CFO Corporate Support. Corporate Support provides a range of services to all CFO Directorates including finance, planning and performance reporting. CFO operates a broad range of services for HMRC, including estates, payments, strategic finance, commercial, and more, as well as Government Banking. This means that the risk landscape is both dynamic and vast, and supporting the business to navigate this makes this an exceptionally exciting and rewarding role. You will lead the GRAC team (currently 4 team members) and be a key member of the Reporting and Assurance Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CFO Group Head of Reporting and Assurance in the coordination and oversight of GRAC activities including driving improvement in CFO s risk, process, controls, and assurance, and GRAC reporting to key partners. Improving the management of risk and controls in the group is a key priority for the Director General and his SLT, and you will have the opportunity to present to SLT in addition to working regularly with Directors and their risk leads. Please note that we are only able to offer this role at the stated locations. From 2nd April HMRC staff are expected to attend their office for 60% of the working week. Job description The successful candidate will: Play a strategic role in improving CFO s risk and control environment and progressing HMRC s GRAC change agenda within the CFO group, working with stakeholders across HMRC and cross government as necessary and building positive relationships to support CFO s GRAC work. Demonstrate senior leadership skills as an active member of the Reporting and Assurance senior leadership team. You will also be mentoring and developing the four-person team of GRAC professionals, creating an environment where they can learn and thrive, developing a culture of continuous improvement. Develop, and drive delivery of, the CFO Risk Improvement Plan and achieve the milestones to help CFO achieve the What Good Looks Like Statements (WGLLs) to improve the wider risk and control environment. Work closely with CFO SLT to drive the risk agenda, report on progress against the plan and plan work. Guide CFO Directors to understand and own risk, process and controls within their areas. They will then support their teams to adhere to risk/controls/process policies as set out by Corporate Finance and HMRC Risk and Control Board; and co-ordinate the completion of the CFO Governance Statement to time and quality requirements. Be the subject expert providing advice in line with HM Treasury s Orange Book and Management of Risk (MoR) Principles/Framework. Providing GRAC updates across the organisation, including (but not limited to) senior stakeholders and governance functions such as the CFO Senior Leadership Team Meetings, Internal Audit, HMRC Risk Management team/HMRC Risk Improvement Community, HMRC Control Board, etc. Contribute to regular assessments of CFO risk management including undertaking periodic risk maturity assessments. Monitor, provide constructive challenge to /and reports on the level of risk exposure across the Groups, using information and data from several sources and stakeholders. Essential Criteria A strong risk management background and deep understanding of the three lines of defence model. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with experience of working with senior board level colleagues. As a champion of risk, you will have a passion for developing our risk capability and the personality to influence stakeholders throughout the HMRC Groups and the Department more widely. A proven track record as a manager and leader. Either holds, or prepared to immediately study towards, a Management of Risk (MoR) qualification. Desirable Criteria Experience in risk or assurance in the public sector would be beneficial. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Financial Controller required for leading Surrey University 12-month fixed term contract - ACA/ACCA qualified accountant Client Details Leading Surrey based organisation within the Education sector is seeking a Financial Controller to undertake a 12-month fixed term contract Description Preparation and successful audit of the Annual Reports and Accounts that is in full compliance with IFRS, OfS, and any other regulatory disclosure requirements. Timely preparation of top-quality annual report and accounts for subsidiary companies in the group. Coordinate the completion of OfS return working with FP&A, Management accounting, registry and strategy teams. Review of month end revenue recognition, Balance sheet reconciliation etc. to ensure technical accounting aspects are covered. Review partnership agreement for Leases/revenue recognition etc legal contracts. Regular review and update of accounting policies to be fully IFRS compliant and preparing detailed accounting papers for the Audit Committee. Develop/update discounted cash flow model for impairment review. Take the lead on work for key judgements and estimates and preparing related Audit Committee papers. Liaise with EY for Group tax provision and related disclosure requirements in statutory financial statements (group and subsidiaries). Proactively manage the financial control environment for the Group, ensuring adoption and adherence to group policies, procedures, and best practice. Ensure controls are well documented and that this documentation is regularly reviewed. Ensuring that the appropriate systems infrastructure in place to deliver to ensure the timely delivery of annual and any interim financial statements fully compliant with current IFRS accounting policies and disclosure requirements. Provide training to other team member in finance relating to topics which are critical for the University i.e. Revenue recognition, Leases, Financial instruments etc To work with the Finance Director and CFO, as part of the senior Finance management team, ensuring that the Finance department complies with its responsibilities to the Executive Board, external bodies, and supports the strategic direction of the University. To ensure that any other work required to ensure the good financial management of the University, or to safeguard its financial position, is undertaken. To be a key member of the senior finance team developing and contributing to the five-year plans and strategic direction of the University. Profile Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) Extensive audit experience in medium sized PLCs with a top audit firm. Experience of completing and managing an annual accounts preparation for a medium sized company. Expertise in IFRS accounting standards and strong technical accounting knowledge Experience in managing a team of people Experience in presenting and communicating to an Audit Committee A proven track record in delivering to targets and deadlines Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within strict time requirements whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and flexibility Financial modelling capabilities Explaining complex financial concepts to non-finance managers A strong understanding of strategic business goals Job Offer Hybrid job opportunity Salary £80k to £90k 25 days holiday Free parking Generous pension scheme A chance to work for a particularly rewarding organisation.
Mar 19, 2024
Full time
Financial Controller required for leading Surrey University 12-month fixed term contract - ACA/ACCA qualified accountant Client Details Leading Surrey based organisation within the Education sector is seeking a Financial Controller to undertake a 12-month fixed term contract Description Preparation and successful audit of the Annual Reports and Accounts that is in full compliance with IFRS, OfS, and any other regulatory disclosure requirements. Timely preparation of top-quality annual report and accounts for subsidiary companies in the group. Coordinate the completion of OfS return working with FP&A, Management accounting, registry and strategy teams. Review of month end revenue recognition, Balance sheet reconciliation etc. to ensure technical accounting aspects are covered. Review partnership agreement for Leases/revenue recognition etc legal contracts. Regular review and update of accounting policies to be fully IFRS compliant and preparing detailed accounting papers for the Audit Committee. Develop/update discounted cash flow model for impairment review. Take the lead on work for key judgements and estimates and preparing related Audit Committee papers. Liaise with EY for Group tax provision and related disclosure requirements in statutory financial statements (group and subsidiaries). Proactively manage the financial control environment for the Group, ensuring adoption and adherence to group policies, procedures, and best practice. Ensure controls are well documented and that this documentation is regularly reviewed. Ensuring that the appropriate systems infrastructure in place to deliver to ensure the timely delivery of annual and any interim financial statements fully compliant with current IFRS accounting policies and disclosure requirements. Provide training to other team member in finance relating to topics which are critical for the University i.e. Revenue recognition, Leases, Financial instruments etc To work with the Finance Director and CFO, as part of the senior Finance management team, ensuring that the Finance department complies with its responsibilities to the Executive Board, external bodies, and supports the strategic direction of the University. To ensure that any other work required to ensure the good financial management of the University, or to safeguard its financial position, is undertaken. To be a key member of the senior finance team developing and contributing to the five-year plans and strategic direction of the University. Profile Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) Extensive audit experience in medium sized PLCs with a top audit firm. Experience of completing and managing an annual accounts preparation for a medium sized company. Expertise in IFRS accounting standards and strong technical accounting knowledge Experience in managing a team of people Experience in presenting and communicating to an Audit Committee A proven track record in delivering to targets and deadlines Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within strict time requirements whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and flexibility Financial modelling capabilities Explaining complex financial concepts to non-finance managers A strong understanding of strategic business goals Job Offer Hybrid job opportunity Salary £80k to £90k 25 days holiday Free parking Generous pension scheme A chance to work for a particularly rewarding organisation.
As Management Accountant in this role you will line manage the finance team and assist the Financial Controller, and the CFO with reporting and interacting with various departments across the company to ensure all processes are understood and supported. Client Details This client has expanded considerably in recent years and become a key organisation in their industry sector Description The Management Accountant will create management accounts for each entity within the Group each month, with keen attention to detail and in a timely manner for the Financial Controller to review. You will have joint responsibility for systems and digitalisation, looking to continually improve these, and ensuring a smooth implementation within the digitalisation process. Produce the Monthly Management Accounts. You will complete the monthly payroll journals and pension uploads for all companies in the Group efficiently and accurately ensuring the costs are allocated correctly for reporting purposes. VAT Processing and VAT Returns Providing ad hoc assistance to the Financial Controller in terms of Profit and Loss review Management accounts Team Management and mentoring VAT Processing and VAT Reconciliations You will process the VAT for all companies in the Group and complete and submit the VAT Returns ensuring we are enhancing what we can reclaim and VAT is being dealt with correctly when raising sales invoices. Providing ad hoc assistance to the Financial Controller and CFO Be on hand to assist with any project or task as required by the Financial Controller, in a timely and accurate manner and from the CFO and the Financial Controller following prior agreement with the Financial Controller You are responsible for the Management Accounts up to Trial Balance ensuring that all Balance sheets accounts are reconciled with the correct provisions to review with the Financial Controller. Profit and Loss Review - Forensic review of the profit and loss for each entity ensuring that revenue and costs are categorised correctly and any anomalies are investigated to ensure the coding is correct. If any corrections are required that these are done in line with the month end deadlines. Where there is a variance to budget, a prior period or an anomalies that there is narrative provided to explain. Team Management and mentoring Daily management of the Credit Control team, Finance Analyst and Finance Assistant ensuring that they deliver in their roles whilst developing their personal and professional growth. Oversee their work and provide training and guidance where required. Profile Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organisation. Excellent mathematical skills Ability to manage a team - This can be a development role in this regard. AAT Qualified (Preferred) / Qualified by experience Working towards ACCA or CIMA Discretion of financial and payroll data Job Offer A competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
As Management Accountant in this role you will line manage the finance team and assist the Financial Controller, and the CFO with reporting and interacting with various departments across the company to ensure all processes are understood and supported. Client Details This client has expanded considerably in recent years and become a key organisation in their industry sector Description The Management Accountant will create management accounts for each entity within the Group each month, with keen attention to detail and in a timely manner for the Financial Controller to review. You will have joint responsibility for systems and digitalisation, looking to continually improve these, and ensuring a smooth implementation within the digitalisation process. Produce the Monthly Management Accounts. You will complete the monthly payroll journals and pension uploads for all companies in the Group efficiently and accurately ensuring the costs are allocated correctly for reporting purposes. VAT Processing and VAT Returns Providing ad hoc assistance to the Financial Controller in terms of Profit and Loss review Management accounts Team Management and mentoring VAT Processing and VAT Reconciliations You will process the VAT for all companies in the Group and complete and submit the VAT Returns ensuring we are enhancing what we can reclaim and VAT is being dealt with correctly when raising sales invoices. Providing ad hoc assistance to the Financial Controller and CFO Be on hand to assist with any project or task as required by the Financial Controller, in a timely and accurate manner and from the CFO and the Financial Controller following prior agreement with the Financial Controller You are responsible for the Management Accounts up to Trial Balance ensuring that all Balance sheets accounts are reconciled with the correct provisions to review with the Financial Controller. Profit and Loss Review - Forensic review of the profit and loss for each entity ensuring that revenue and costs are categorised correctly and any anomalies are investigated to ensure the coding is correct. If any corrections are required that these are done in line with the month end deadlines. Where there is a variance to budget, a prior period or an anomalies that there is narrative provided to explain. Team Management and mentoring Daily management of the Credit Control team, Finance Analyst and Finance Assistant ensuring that they deliver in their roles whilst developing their personal and professional growth. Oversee their work and provide training and guidance where required. Profile Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organisation. Excellent mathematical skills Ability to manage a team - This can be a development role in this regard. AAT Qualified (Preferred) / Qualified by experience Working towards ACCA or CIMA Discretion of financial and payroll data Job Offer A competitive Salary and Benefits Package
FP&A Finance Manager 9m contract London/Milton Keynes A key member of the Retail Financial Planning team with primary responsibility for providing the business with high quality P&L performance analysis, Latest Views, Budgets, forecasts and five year Corporate Plan, as well as ad hoc analysis for the Head of Retail Financial Planning, Commercial & Retail Finance Director, and CFO. What you need to do Support the preparation of the corporate budget, forecasts and the corporate plan covering the P&L and otherKPIs for the business, which will involve: Working closely with Finance teams, developing an understanding of trends in performance, and key issues, activities, and timetables Consolidating submissions into the corporate picture, providing constructive challenge to relevant Finance teams Assisting in the production of executive summaries and board papers which distil the data and focus on the key issues Accountable for the production of timely, accurate, and insightful periodic management accounts Manage the Latest View process by working closely with divisions on their latest expectations and monitoring the risks and opportunities to ensure that the Group meets its financial targets Work closely with Finance teams to establish consistency and develop best practice Produce accurate and timely management reporting information for the Customer & Trading Forum ("CTF") and additional forums, for example the GM&C CTF, including insightful commentary to support the key summary documents such as KPIs and GM&C and Habitat P&L's Manage the creation of the memo GM&C P&L for management reporting including maintaining/updating assumption set as appropriate Manage channel reporting, analysis and insight to help the business understand which channels are driving growth, the cost of the likely volume trends and guide the operational areas with their forecast Perform sensitivity analysis and financial evaluation of different financial performance scenarios Support the Group Finance and Investor relations teams on the corporate interim and preliminary financial reporting process Manage the production of a high quality internal and external financial/business review that ensures we meet our reporting requirements and the business's expectations in an efficient and cost effective manner, in addition to producing the supporting Q&A document for the Retail Finance Director & CFO answering all queries raised to support external reporting Coordinate activity involved in producing external LFL reporting for the business Accountable for cross-referencing and producing accurate documentation in all areas Lead, develop and motivate members of the team to high performance through great coaching and communication, review of work, suggesting areas for improvement and sharing expertise Perform a high standard of ad hoc analysis supporting the Head of Retail Financial Planning, Commercial & Retail Finance Director and CFO Deputise for the Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Finance Manager as appropriate What you need to know and show Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Post-qualification experience in a similar financial planning/partnering role (Retail industry a distinct advantage) Effective communicator with senior stakeholders, including audiences of varying financial and commercial acumen Self-motivated team player, able to work autonomously Ability to prioritise Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance Experience of maintaining strong financial controls Committed to driving change High level of drive and enthusiasm Ability to work under pressure - providing accurate high quality work under tight deadlines Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical skills - ability to focus on the key issues Strategic perspective - understanding of the wider issues impacting corporate performance Advanced excel modelling skills Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Nov 10, 2021
Contractor
FP&A Finance Manager 9m contract London/Milton Keynes A key member of the Retail Financial Planning team with primary responsibility for providing the business with high quality P&L performance analysis, Latest Views, Budgets, forecasts and five year Corporate Plan, as well as ad hoc analysis for the Head of Retail Financial Planning, Commercial & Retail Finance Director, and CFO. What you need to do Support the preparation of the corporate budget, forecasts and the corporate plan covering the P&L and otherKPIs for the business, which will involve: Working closely with Finance teams, developing an understanding of trends in performance, and key issues, activities, and timetables Consolidating submissions into the corporate picture, providing constructive challenge to relevant Finance teams Assisting in the production of executive summaries and board papers which distil the data and focus on the key issues Accountable for the production of timely, accurate, and insightful periodic management accounts Manage the Latest View process by working closely with divisions on their latest expectations and monitoring the risks and opportunities to ensure that the Group meets its financial targets Work closely with Finance teams to establish consistency and develop best practice Produce accurate and timely management reporting information for the Customer & Trading Forum ("CTF") and additional forums, for example the GM&C CTF, including insightful commentary to support the key summary documents such as KPIs and GM&C and Habitat P&L's Manage the creation of the memo GM&C P&L for management reporting including maintaining/updating assumption set as appropriate Manage channel reporting, analysis and insight to help the business understand which channels are driving growth, the cost of the likely volume trends and guide the operational areas with their forecast Perform sensitivity analysis and financial evaluation of different financial performance scenarios Support the Group Finance and Investor relations teams on the corporate interim and preliminary financial reporting process Manage the production of a high quality internal and external financial/business review that ensures we meet our reporting requirements and the business's expectations in an efficient and cost effective manner, in addition to producing the supporting Q&A document for the Retail Finance Director & CFO answering all queries raised to support external reporting Coordinate activity involved in producing external LFL reporting for the business Accountable for cross-referencing and producing accurate documentation in all areas Lead, develop and motivate members of the team to high performance through great coaching and communication, review of work, suggesting areas for improvement and sharing expertise Perform a high standard of ad hoc analysis supporting the Head of Retail Financial Planning, Commercial & Retail Finance Director and CFO Deputise for the Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Finance Manager as appropriate What you need to know and show Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Post-qualification experience in a similar financial planning/partnering role (Retail industry a distinct advantage) Effective communicator with senior stakeholders, including audiences of varying financial and commercial acumen Self-motivated team player, able to work autonomously Ability to prioritise Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance Experience of maintaining strong financial controls Committed to driving change High level of drive and enthusiasm Ability to work under pressure - providing accurate high quality work under tight deadlines Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical skills - ability to focus on the key issues Strategic perspective - understanding of the wider issues impacting corporate performance Advanced excel modelling skills Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.