Title: Finance Business Partner Salary: 50,000p/a + 6K car allowance Location: Chorley (hybrid) Type: Permanent A fantastic opportunity to work as a Finance Business Partner has come up at a dynamic construction company. Based out of Chorley (hybrid) this role is a new position to join the commercial finance team that provides financial analysis and strategic support to the companies Northwest Division. Responsibilities Assist with the production of monthly management accounts Post and reconcile journals, accruals and prepayments within our account system Present monthly results to Divisional Management alongside the regional Operations Director and Commercial Manager Undertake reviews and analysis of Regional Overhead costs Develop reports and processes to ensure they are fit for purpose Prepare annual budgets and forecasts Work with the Divisional Finance Team to support and facilitate cross divisional requirements Provide ad hoc reporting requirements to the region and division Experience/Skills Will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role - Essential Be CIMA/ACCA qualified/Part Qualified or QBE - Essential Have excellent communication skills - Essential Advanced Excel skills - Essential Be willing to travel to the other main office in the region once a week - Essential Would accept applications from backgrounds such as Commercial Finance Business Partners, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Commercial Analysts, Project Accountants, Project Finance Analysts.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Title: Finance Business Partner Salary: 50,000p/a + 6K car allowance Location: Chorley (hybrid) Type: Permanent A fantastic opportunity to work as a Finance Business Partner has come up at a dynamic construction company. Based out of Chorley (hybrid) this role is a new position to join the commercial finance team that provides financial analysis and strategic support to the companies Northwest Division. Responsibilities Assist with the production of monthly management accounts Post and reconcile journals, accruals and prepayments within our account system Present monthly results to Divisional Management alongside the regional Operations Director and Commercial Manager Undertake reviews and analysis of Regional Overhead costs Develop reports and processes to ensure they are fit for purpose Prepare annual budgets and forecasts Work with the Divisional Finance Team to support and facilitate cross divisional requirements Provide ad hoc reporting requirements to the region and division Experience/Skills Will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role - Essential Be CIMA/ACCA qualified/Part Qualified or QBE - Essential Have excellent communication skills - Essential Advanced Excel skills - Essential Be willing to travel to the other main office in the region once a week - Essential Would accept applications from backgrounds such as Commercial Finance Business Partners, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Commercial Analysts, Project Accountants, Project Finance Analysts.
Title: Finance Business Partner Salary: 50,000p/a + 6K car allowance Location: Carlisle (hybrid) Type: Permanent A fantastic opportunity to work as a Finance Business Partner has come up at a dynamic construction company. Based out of Carlisle (hybrid) this role is a new position to join the commercial finance team that provides financial analysis and strategic support to the companies Northwest Division. Responsibilities Assist with the production of monthly management accounts Post and reconcile journals, accruals and prepayments within our account system Present monthly results to Divisional Management alongside the regional Operations Director and Commercial Manager Undertake reviews and analysis of Regional Overhead costs Develop reports and processes to ensure they are fit for purpose Prepare annual budgets and forecasts Work with the Divisional Finance Team to support and facilitate cross divisional requirements Provide ad hoc reporting requirements to the region and division Experience/Skills Will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role - Essential Be CIMA/ACCA qualified/Part Qualified or QBE - Essential Have excellent communication skills - Essential Advanced Excel skills - Essential Be willing to travel to the other main office in the region once a week - Essential Would accept applications from backgrounds such as Commercial Finance Business Partners, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Commercial Analysts, Project Accountants, Project Finance Analysts.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Title: Finance Business Partner Salary: 50,000p/a + 6K car allowance Location: Carlisle (hybrid) Type: Permanent A fantastic opportunity to work as a Finance Business Partner has come up at a dynamic construction company. Based out of Carlisle (hybrid) this role is a new position to join the commercial finance team that provides financial analysis and strategic support to the companies Northwest Division. Responsibilities Assist with the production of monthly management accounts Post and reconcile journals, accruals and prepayments within our account system Present monthly results to Divisional Management alongside the regional Operations Director and Commercial Manager Undertake reviews and analysis of Regional Overhead costs Develop reports and processes to ensure they are fit for purpose Prepare annual budgets and forecasts Work with the Divisional Finance Team to support and facilitate cross divisional requirements Provide ad hoc reporting requirements to the region and division Experience/Skills Will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role - Essential Be CIMA/ACCA qualified/Part Qualified or QBE - Essential Have excellent communication skills - Essential Advanced Excel skills - Essential Be willing to travel to the other main office in the region once a week - Essential Would accept applications from backgrounds such as Commercial Finance Business Partners, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Commercial Analysts, Project Accountants, Project Finance Analysts.
Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders. With one of the world's most powerful payments infrastructure, our technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations, all in one single platform. Established in 2015 in Melbourne, our purpose is to connect entrepreneurs, business-builders, makers and creators with opportunities in every corner of the world. Today, Airwallex has a global footprint across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle-East and North America. About the Role: Reporting to the Chief of Staff, EMEA, your role will be to contribute to the success of the company by shaping Airwallex' strategy in EMEA. Your role will be to identify the most urgent priorities and then support the team to deliver against them. You will take direct accountability for doing so where needed. Success in this role means that the EMEA team is successfully delivering against its growth ambition in the region. You will work as part of a small, data-driven world-class team. You will interact with stakeholders across the business - including Product, Ops, Legal, Marketing and Sales across EMEA and globally. What You'll Do Shape the product strategy to expand Airwallex' product offering in EMEA, working closely with senior commercial and product functions to bring new products to market Drive revenue by optimising the go-to-market strategy for Airwallex products and channels in EMEA Lead a variety of expansion projects to expand Airwallex' presence in EMEA by partnering with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the business Assist the Sales and Marketing teams in some key commercial initiatives in EMEA (e.g. analyse regional pricing strategies, implement data-driven vertical strategies and go-to-market experiments) Build & maintain operational and financial models to support everyday business operations, including revenue forecasting, reporting and ad hoc analyses. What You Bring You have a bias for action and enjoy getting things done to drive tangible outcomes You're a strategic thinker and analytical in your approach to developing strategies You're success-oriented and hold yourself accountable for delivering key outcomes You enjoy working collaboratively with people across functions and cultures You have the ability to simplify & communicate some of the most complex problems You aren't afraid to work in ambiguity in an early stage environment What You Have An outstanding record of academic achievement About 5 years of work experience, ideally in top-tier strategy consulting, investment banking and/or in a startup environment Strong analytical skills, including data modelling and working with data reporting tools (Looker, Tableau, SQL) A self-starter who can think big, identify and prioritise the opportunities to focus on Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Fintech, financial services or technology experience in a high growth environment is advantageous Experience with solving problems for business customers At Airwallex you'll have the ability to make an impact in a rapidly growing, global fintech. We want you to share in our success, which is why you'll be offered a competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex. We also like to ensure we create the best environment for our people by providing a collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen. We organize regular team building events and we give our people the freedom to be creative. Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders. With one of the world's most powerful payments infrastructure, our technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations, all in one single platform. Established in 2015 in Melbourne, our purpose is to connect entrepreneurs, business-builders, makers and creators with opportunities in every corner of the world. Today, Airwallex has a global footprint across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle-East and North America. About the Role: Reporting to the Chief of Staff, EMEA, your role will be to contribute to the success of the company by shaping Airwallex' strategy in EMEA. Your role will be to identify the most urgent priorities and then support the team to deliver against them. You will take direct accountability for doing so where needed. Success in this role means that the EMEA team is successfully delivering against its growth ambition in the region. You will work as part of a small, data-driven world-class team. You will interact with stakeholders across the business - including Product, Ops, Legal, Marketing and Sales across EMEA and globally. What You'll Do Shape the product strategy to expand Airwallex' product offering in EMEA, working closely with senior commercial and product functions to bring new products to market Drive revenue by optimising the go-to-market strategy for Airwallex products and channels in EMEA Lead a variety of expansion projects to expand Airwallex' presence in EMEA by partnering with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the business Assist the Sales and Marketing teams in some key commercial initiatives in EMEA (e.g. analyse regional pricing strategies, implement data-driven vertical strategies and go-to-market experiments) Build & maintain operational and financial models to support everyday business operations, including revenue forecasting, reporting and ad hoc analyses. What You Bring You have a bias for action and enjoy getting things done to drive tangible outcomes You're a strategic thinker and analytical in your approach to developing strategies You're success-oriented and hold yourself accountable for delivering key outcomes You enjoy working collaboratively with people across functions and cultures You have the ability to simplify & communicate some of the most complex problems You aren't afraid to work in ambiguity in an early stage environment What You Have An outstanding record of academic achievement About 5 years of work experience, ideally in top-tier strategy consulting, investment banking and/or in a startup environment Strong analytical skills, including data modelling and working with data reporting tools (Looker, Tableau, SQL) A self-starter who can think big, identify and prioritise the opportunities to focus on Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Fintech, financial services or technology experience in a high growth environment is advantageous Experience with solving problems for business customers At Airwallex you'll have the ability to make an impact in a rapidly growing, global fintech. We want you to share in our success, which is why you'll be offered a competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex. We also like to ensure we create the best environment for our people by providing a collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen. We organize regular team building events and we give our people the freedom to be creative. Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.
Job Title: Assistant Payroll Manager Location: Twickenham (in-office, flexibility following probation) Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum JGA are partnered with a leading leisure company seeking a senior payroll professional with Tronc experience. To be successful - you will have experience processing Tronc and experience in a Hospitality/multi-sited environment. Responsibilities: Process the payrolls for all sites of circa 1500 employees. Manage HMRC submissions, pension contributions, and legislative compliance Administer weekly Tronc payments per scheme guidance Provide ad-hoc payroll analysis and reporting as needed Collaborate closely with senior payroll manager on operations Stay current on payroll legislation and update processes accordingly Skills required: Experience overseeing payrolls of 500+ employees. In-depth understanding of tronc systems and procedures Advanced Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail for accuracy Excellent communicator able to build cross-functional relationships Ability to prioritize, multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines while staying motivated Interested? Contact Zoe at JGA today. JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Payroll Manager Location: Twickenham (in-office, flexibility following probation) Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum JGA are partnered with a leading leisure company seeking a senior payroll professional with Tronc experience. To be successful - you will have experience processing Tronc and experience in a Hospitality/multi-sited environment. Responsibilities: Process the payrolls for all sites of circa 1500 employees. Manage HMRC submissions, pension contributions, and legislative compliance Administer weekly Tronc payments per scheme guidance Provide ad-hoc payroll analysis and reporting as needed Collaborate closely with senior payroll manager on operations Stay current on payroll legislation and update processes accordingly Skills required: Experience overseeing payrolls of 500+ employees. In-depth understanding of tronc systems and procedures Advanced Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail for accuracy Excellent communicator able to build cross-functional relationships Ability to prioritize, multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines while staying motivated Interested? Contact Zoe at JGA today. JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
Career Level: 8A Team Leader Posting Date: 22 Mar 2024 ClearCourse is a leading payments organization with a strong presence in the business landscape, offering innovative solutions across various sectors. With a track record of success, ClearCourse has been running its payments platform for several years, establishing itself as a reliable and cutting-edge player in the industry. Our payments platform is a testament to ClearCourse's commitment to leveraging technology for streamlined and revolutionary business processes. Job Overview: Technical Lead for teams designing, developing, deploying and supporting our web applications. We are a software company that provides cloud-based CRM solutions for managing leads, lending, training, jobs, and legal cases industries and more. You will have strong technical skills, and your role would involve creating new applications and features for clients on these platforms using our preferred technologies of C#/.NET and ReactJS, as well as maintaining existing code bases primarily in PHP, and also VB/.NET and NodeJS. Your responsibilities will include: Primary Responsible for defining and maintaining best practice agile software development. Ensuring code quality and timely delivery of features aligned to agile sprints. Mentoring, coaching and code reviews of development teams. Point of contact for 3rd Line Support via approved route/process. Responsible for the overall product system infrastructure. Secondary Provide Technical Support to implementation managers for Task/Project brief. Working with implementation managers to support the management & prioritisation of development tasks. Developer - delivery of roadmap/bugfixes - (Limited Availability). Release Manager -Responsible for releases to Core, Tracking & API products. Dev Ops - Core CRM, Tracking Products & API's - Oversight & 2nd Line escalations. Other responsibilities Identify risk & manage mitigation including infrastructure & software product Security. Oversee the maintenance of existing and future Code design & architecture. Producing & Maintaining Development Policies and guidelines/process. Direct Reports Conducting weekly 1-2-1s and mentoring developers and operations staff. Mentor a team who buy-into the product roadmap and engage in the overall vision of the business. Manage a team with broad skill-sets with a mix of in-house and contract developers (mix of junior to senior developers), database management, data warehousing and dev ops. Desirable attributes for this position: Strong C#/.NET and ReactJS skills with working familiarity of PHP, NodeJS and VB/.NET. Comfortable working with Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL and DynamoDB. Proficient in Web Development languages HTML/XML/JSON/CSS. Comfortable with understanding infrastructure and operational requirements. Comfortable with version control (Git) and deployment of code changes. Equally comfortable with GitLab and Azure DevOps. Ensuring your code performs well and know how to manage the performance of functionality at scale. Experience refactoring existing code. Documenting your work at code level and at system level. Why choose us?: Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers Are you ready to take your next step or know someone who is? Apply to ClearCourse today!
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Career Level: 8A Team Leader Posting Date: 22 Mar 2024 ClearCourse is a leading payments organization with a strong presence in the business landscape, offering innovative solutions across various sectors. With a track record of success, ClearCourse has been running its payments platform for several years, establishing itself as a reliable and cutting-edge player in the industry. Our payments platform is a testament to ClearCourse's commitment to leveraging technology for streamlined and revolutionary business processes. Job Overview: Technical Lead for teams designing, developing, deploying and supporting our web applications. We are a software company that provides cloud-based CRM solutions for managing leads, lending, training, jobs, and legal cases industries and more. You will have strong technical skills, and your role would involve creating new applications and features for clients on these platforms using our preferred technologies of C#/.NET and ReactJS, as well as maintaining existing code bases primarily in PHP, and also VB/.NET and NodeJS. Your responsibilities will include: Primary Responsible for defining and maintaining best practice agile software development. Ensuring code quality and timely delivery of features aligned to agile sprints. Mentoring, coaching and code reviews of development teams. Point of contact for 3rd Line Support via approved route/process. Responsible for the overall product system infrastructure. Secondary Provide Technical Support to implementation managers for Task/Project brief. Working with implementation managers to support the management & prioritisation of development tasks. Developer - delivery of roadmap/bugfixes - (Limited Availability). Release Manager -Responsible for releases to Core, Tracking & API products. Dev Ops - Core CRM, Tracking Products & API's - Oversight & 2nd Line escalations. Other responsibilities Identify risk & manage mitigation including infrastructure & software product Security. Oversee the maintenance of existing and future Code design & architecture. Producing & Maintaining Development Policies and guidelines/process. Direct Reports Conducting weekly 1-2-1s and mentoring developers and operations staff. Mentor a team who buy-into the product roadmap and engage in the overall vision of the business. Manage a team with broad skill-sets with a mix of in-house and contract developers (mix of junior to senior developers), database management, data warehousing and dev ops. Desirable attributes for this position: Strong C#/.NET and ReactJS skills with working familiarity of PHP, NodeJS and VB/.NET. Comfortable working with Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL and DynamoDB. Proficient in Web Development languages HTML/XML/JSON/CSS. Comfortable with understanding infrastructure and operational requirements. Comfortable with version control (Git) and deployment of code changes. Equally comfortable with GitLab and Azure DevOps. Ensuring your code performs well and know how to manage the performance of functionality at scale. Experience refactoring existing code. Documenting your work at code level and at system level. Why choose us?: Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers Are you ready to take your next step or know someone who is? Apply to ClearCourse today!
Job Spec Quantity Surveyor Summary of Role To ensure the successful financial completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks, together with adherence to the commercial procedures of the Business. Responsible for the commercial management on a number of smaller projects with a valueto £5.0m. As well as new build projects up to a value of £20m Our client is involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and to develop them into state of the art apartments, offices or student accommodation. The client also has a number of 'new-build' schemes in the pipeline. Key Tasks To act in the full professional capacity as a senior QS & lead projects to ensure they are completed within a set budget. Work autonomously, and within a small team, by leading on cost planning and control of projects, whilst having the ability to make ultimate decisions on the financial management of projects. To undertake all aspects of cost planning and analysis, life cycle costing and budgetary control. Providing cost advice at inception and feasibility stages of projects and when bidding for funding from external sources. To liaise with both internal and external clients dealing with queries and requests for information, as well as providing advice necessary to control costs and to maintain profitability for all projects. Receive working drawings and specifications before leading in the preparation of tender documents including schedules & bills of quantities, to meet client requirements, Ensuring that costs are kept within the approved cost plan and budget. To analyse tenders and prepare reports for acceptance. To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with legislation and Best Practice. • To co-operate with, report to and implement the reasonable directives of the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager (functional reporting). • To ensure the timely submission of all relevant data required to monitor and analyse individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis thereafter. • To liaise with contracts management in the day to day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager appraised of all material events. • To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Group's Commercial Procedures where delegated authority so requires. • To prepare accurate draft sub-contracts and/or to approve such drafts as prepared by subordinates within the Region to the level of responsibility dictated by the Group's Commercial Procedures. • To ensure that a high personal standard of professionalism is evident to all external clients, peers and subordinates in the day to day management of the Regions activities. • To supervise, mentor and encourage all junior staff in their personal professional development. • To ensure in consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the various forms of contract are given in an expedient manner so as to protect the Group's position in its trading activities. • To ensure in consultation with contracts management that main contract payment applications contain all necessary admeasure/additional cost claims and that the timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts is achieved. • To assist contracts management in the administration of sub-contractor performance so as to ensure the economic and timely completion of all sub-contractor liabilities written into the sub-contract. • To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments (strictly in accordance with specified payment terms). • Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution. • Responsible for managing meetings. • Line management responsibility for members of the commercial team.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Job Spec Quantity Surveyor Summary of Role To ensure the successful financial completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks, together with adherence to the commercial procedures of the Business. Responsible for the commercial management on a number of smaller projects with a valueto £5.0m. As well as new build projects up to a value of £20m Our client is involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and to develop them into state of the art apartments, offices or student accommodation. The client also has a number of 'new-build' schemes in the pipeline. Key Tasks To act in the full professional capacity as a senior QS & lead projects to ensure they are completed within a set budget. Work autonomously, and within a small team, by leading on cost planning and control of projects, whilst having the ability to make ultimate decisions on the financial management of projects. To undertake all aspects of cost planning and analysis, life cycle costing and budgetary control. Providing cost advice at inception and feasibility stages of projects and when bidding for funding from external sources. To liaise with both internal and external clients dealing with queries and requests for information, as well as providing advice necessary to control costs and to maintain profitability for all projects. Receive working drawings and specifications before leading in the preparation of tender documents including schedules & bills of quantities, to meet client requirements, Ensuring that costs are kept within the approved cost plan and budget. To analyse tenders and prepare reports for acceptance. To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with legislation and Best Practice. • To co-operate with, report to and implement the reasonable directives of the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager (functional reporting). • To ensure the timely submission of all relevant data required to monitor and analyse individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis thereafter. • To liaise with contracts management in the day to day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager appraised of all material events. • To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Group's Commercial Procedures where delegated authority so requires. • To prepare accurate draft sub-contracts and/or to approve such drafts as prepared by subordinates within the Region to the level of responsibility dictated by the Group's Commercial Procedures. • To ensure that a high personal standard of professionalism is evident to all external clients, peers and subordinates in the day to day management of the Regions activities. • To supervise, mentor and encourage all junior staff in their personal professional development. • To ensure in consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the various forms of contract are given in an expedient manner so as to protect the Group's position in its trading activities. • To ensure in consultation with contracts management that main contract payment applications contain all necessary admeasure/additional cost claims and that the timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts is achieved. • To assist contracts management in the administration of sub-contractor performance so as to ensure the economic and timely completion of all sub-contractor liabilities written into the sub-contract. • To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments (strictly in accordance with specified payment terms). • Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution. • Responsible for managing meetings. • Line management responsibility for members of the commercial team.
The role is based within the Operations team of the Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit (CCI24) at the GLA. The Unit delivers the Mayor's Culture Strategy for London, aiming to provide Londoners with access to culture on their doorsteps. We do this through a wide range of programmes that support the arts and creative industries to grow and be accessible to all, and the capital to become the number one destination for 24-hour culture and entertainment. Projects include the London Borough of Culture, the Creative Economy Growth Programme, Creative Enterprise Zones, the East Bank culture and education quarter, the Fourth Plinth contemporary art commission series, the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm and Night Time Enterprise Zones. This is an exciting time to join our welcoming and collaborative team, as we strengthen London's cultural infrastructure, support creative professionals and businesses putting down roots and developing, provide cultural opportunities across the city and cement its status as the world's creative capital. The Unit is part of the Good Growth Directorate, responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor's environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration, enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. About the role You will be part of an Operations team of eight staff providing finance, HR, governance and communications support. This is a key role working across the Unit, providing financial management and HR support, helping to deliver CCI24 projects. You will support budget holders on the delivery of financial monitoring information and procurement processes, and lead on HR from recruitment to induction and training to ensure successful delivery of the Mayor's Culture Strategy. We're looking for someone who is very organised, has detailed knowledge of finance and HR processes, excellent communication and influencing skills and can work with a variety of stakeholders. You'll need to be flexible and have a collaborative approach, as this role requires working on a range of initiatives simultaneously. In return, you'll build on your existing skills and learn new ones, as you sit within a busy, multi-disciplinary team. We really welcome team members who can review and implement new and improved processes. If you have an interest in helping create programmes, processes and initiatives that help the CCI24 Unit deliver for London and Londoners, then this could be the role for you. The role will require cross working at a senior level with project leads for our projects, senior managers and the Assistant Director of the Unit, alongside many other GLA teams, including finance, HR, Transport for London (who provide procurement services), legal, governance and IT. What your day could look like Day to day, your job will involve a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: Working collaboratively with the Senior Manager and Policy Officers to monitor and report on the Unit's finances. Offering support to all line managers on a range of HR issues, from recruitment to induction. Ensuring the Unit are aware of all learning and development opportunities available. Liaising with Finance and HR business partners providing information and raising queries as required. Presenting to the team on updated processes, e.g. around year end or new procurement guidelines. Taking part in one of the Unit's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working groups. Listening to a lunchtime session from one of the staff networks. Preparing briefings for the Assistant Director/Senior Manager for monthly or quarterly monitoring meetings. Managing the Business Support Officer and ensuring the Unit's operational processes are reviewed and improved on a regular basis. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role, you must meet the following essential criteria: Well-developed finance and IT skills, extensive budget experience including monitoring and reporting. Experience of managing finances from a local government/public sector perspective and procurement processes. Good knowledge and experience of HR processes, including recruitment and selection, and induction. Experience of working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to present information and arguments clearly and convincingly. Excellent organisational skills: thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Ability to respond to pressure and change, being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. A good understanding of, or interest in, the cultural and creative industries context in London. How to apply If you would like to apply for the role, you will need to submit the following: Up-to-date CV A personal statement of maximum 1500 words. Your supporting statement should outline how your experience, skills and knowledge demonstrate that you meet the specific technical requirements/experience/qualifications and behavioural competencies outlined in the full job description below. Please note, IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE BOTH A CV AND COVERING LETTER, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE AS WE CANNOT SCORE YOU AGAINST THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ABOVE, so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. This is a 0.8 role (29.6 hours a week) and we are happy to discuss how this can be worked. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave pro rata, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
The role is based within the Operations team of the Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit (CCI24) at the GLA. The Unit delivers the Mayor's Culture Strategy for London, aiming to provide Londoners with access to culture on their doorsteps. We do this through a wide range of programmes that support the arts and creative industries to grow and be accessible to all, and the capital to become the number one destination for 24-hour culture and entertainment. Projects include the London Borough of Culture, the Creative Economy Growth Programme, Creative Enterprise Zones, the East Bank culture and education quarter, the Fourth Plinth contemporary art commission series, the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm and Night Time Enterprise Zones. This is an exciting time to join our welcoming and collaborative team, as we strengthen London's cultural infrastructure, support creative professionals and businesses putting down roots and developing, provide cultural opportunities across the city and cement its status as the world's creative capital. The Unit is part of the Good Growth Directorate, responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor's environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration, enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. About the role You will be part of an Operations team of eight staff providing finance, HR, governance and communications support. This is a key role working across the Unit, providing financial management and HR support, helping to deliver CCI24 projects. You will support budget holders on the delivery of financial monitoring information and procurement processes, and lead on HR from recruitment to induction and training to ensure successful delivery of the Mayor's Culture Strategy. We're looking for someone who is very organised, has detailed knowledge of finance and HR processes, excellent communication and influencing skills and can work with a variety of stakeholders. You'll need to be flexible and have a collaborative approach, as this role requires working on a range of initiatives simultaneously. In return, you'll build on your existing skills and learn new ones, as you sit within a busy, multi-disciplinary team. We really welcome team members who can review and implement new and improved processes. If you have an interest in helping create programmes, processes and initiatives that help the CCI24 Unit deliver for London and Londoners, then this could be the role for you. The role will require cross working at a senior level with project leads for our projects, senior managers and the Assistant Director of the Unit, alongside many other GLA teams, including finance, HR, Transport for London (who provide procurement services), legal, governance and IT. What your day could look like Day to day, your job will involve a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: Working collaboratively with the Senior Manager and Policy Officers to monitor and report on the Unit's finances. Offering support to all line managers on a range of HR issues, from recruitment to induction. Ensuring the Unit are aware of all learning and development opportunities available. Liaising with Finance and HR business partners providing information and raising queries as required. Presenting to the team on updated processes, e.g. around year end or new procurement guidelines. Taking part in one of the Unit's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working groups. Listening to a lunchtime session from one of the staff networks. Preparing briefings for the Assistant Director/Senior Manager for monthly or quarterly monitoring meetings. Managing the Business Support Officer and ensuring the Unit's operational processes are reviewed and improved on a regular basis. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role, you must meet the following essential criteria: Well-developed finance and IT skills, extensive budget experience including monitoring and reporting. Experience of managing finances from a local government/public sector perspective and procurement processes. Good knowledge and experience of HR processes, including recruitment and selection, and induction. Experience of working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to present information and arguments clearly and convincingly. Excellent organisational skills: thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Ability to respond to pressure and change, being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. A good understanding of, or interest in, the cultural and creative industries context in London. How to apply If you would like to apply for the role, you will need to submit the following: Up-to-date CV A personal statement of maximum 1500 words. Your supporting statement should outline how your experience, skills and knowledge demonstrate that you meet the specific technical requirements/experience/qualifications and behavioural competencies outlined in the full job description below. Please note, IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE BOTH A CV AND COVERING LETTER, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE AS WE CANNOT SCORE YOU AGAINST THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ABOVE, so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. This is a 0.8 role (29.6 hours a week) and we are happy to discuss how this can be worked. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave pro rata, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
Salary 100,000 - 130,000 GBP per year Requirements: - 4+ years work experience with sales or business development Technically-minded with some background in software development or engineering, or working with technical products Successful track record selling new business and products in emerging technology markets Ability to execute many tasks in parallel across multiple threads involving numerous stakeholders and counter-parties Blockchain experience or exposure Responsibilities: - Represent the company externally and establish relationships across strategic third parties, institutions and companies Proactively push thinking around product partnerships and other strategic initiatives Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts Responsible for achieving strategic account targets Communicate with major partners on a regular basis and respond to specific queries Manage processes related to product integrations Assist in financial planning and analysis Integrating contract requirements with business operations Technologies: - Blockchain - Ethereum - Mobile - Network - Web3 - Web More: About Status Status is the gateway to the decentralized web. We're building the tools and infrastructure for the advancement of a secure, private, and open web3. With the high level goals of preserving the right to privacy, mitigating the risk of censorship, and promoting economic trade in a transparent, open manner, Status is building a community where anyone is welcome to join and contribute. As an organization, Status seeks to push the web3 ecosystem forward through research, creation of developer tools, and support of the open source community. Our core products include an open source, Ethereum-based app for mobile and desktop that gives users the power to chat, make payments and browse the decentralized web, as well as foundational infrastructure for the whole Ethereum ecosystem including the Nimbus ETH 1.0 and 2.0 clients, the Keycard hardware wallet, and the Waku messaging protocol which is a continuation of Whisper. Who are we? We care deeply about open source software, and our organizational structure does away with strict hierarchy and fixed work hours. We believe in working with a high degree of autonomy while supporting the organisation's priorities. We are Remote and Decentralized. We are 70+ employees spread across 30+ different countries We are driven by shared principles and believe in complete transparency. That's why everything we do is completely public to the entire community. You can view our development, Town Halls and conversations. The role We are looking for a Technical Senior Business Development Manager to structure, develop and support partnership activities of Status' Nimbus (please do check out our blog), a leading ETH2 client implementation. Your main duties will include identifying and developing strategies to deliver more value to Nimbus and Status, identify partnership opportunities and lead all aspects of execution. You will also represent our company while interacting with major players of the ecosystem. Some prior exposure and expertise working with engineering teams in a startup (ideally blockchain) context is required to be successful in creating appropriate relationships which are vital to this role's success. Want to know more? You can follow along on Our Status. The role We are looking for a Technical Senior Business Development Manager to structure, develop and support partnership activities of Status' Nimbus (please do check out our blog), a leading ETH2 client implementation. Your main duties will include identifying and developing strategies to deliver more value to Nimbus and Status, identify partnership opportunities and lead all aspects of execution. You will also represent our company while interacting with major players of the ecosystem. Some prior exposure and expertise working with engineering teams in a startup (ideally blockchain) context is required to be successful in creating appropriate relationships which are vital to this role's success. Responsibilities Represent the company externally and establish relationships across strategic third parties, institutions and companies Proactively push thinking around product partnerships and other strategic initiatives Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts Responsible for achieving strategic account targets Communicate with major partners on a regular basis and respond to specific queries Manage processes related to product integrations Assist in financial planning and analysis Integrating contract requirements with business operations Requirements 4+ years work experience with sales or business development Technically-minded with some background in software development or engineering, or working with technical products Successful track record selling new business and products in emerging technology markets Ability to execute many tasks in parallel across multiple threads involving numerous stakeholders and counterparties Ability to qualify leads and counterparts rigorously Commitment to structured negotiations and outcomes Excellent written and verbal English and communication skills Self-motivated and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy Used to - or quick to get into the habit of - being productive through the means of asynchronous communication Compensation: Status compensates people with competitive salaries in fiat or crypto, plus a grant of Status Network Tokens vesting over a three-year period. More info on SNT here here: Hiring process Phone screening with someone from our People Ops team Interviews with one of Status' co-founders, CFO and a technical lead from our team
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Salary 100,000 - 130,000 GBP per year Requirements: - 4+ years work experience with sales or business development Technically-minded with some background in software development or engineering, or working with technical products Successful track record selling new business and products in emerging technology markets Ability to execute many tasks in parallel across multiple threads involving numerous stakeholders and counter-parties Blockchain experience or exposure Responsibilities: - Represent the company externally and establish relationships across strategic third parties, institutions and companies Proactively push thinking around product partnerships and other strategic initiatives Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts Responsible for achieving strategic account targets Communicate with major partners on a regular basis and respond to specific queries Manage processes related to product integrations Assist in financial planning and analysis Integrating contract requirements with business operations Technologies: - Blockchain - Ethereum - Mobile - Network - Web3 - Web More: About Status Status is the gateway to the decentralized web. We're building the tools and infrastructure for the advancement of a secure, private, and open web3. With the high level goals of preserving the right to privacy, mitigating the risk of censorship, and promoting economic trade in a transparent, open manner, Status is building a community where anyone is welcome to join and contribute. As an organization, Status seeks to push the web3 ecosystem forward through research, creation of developer tools, and support of the open source community. Our core products include an open source, Ethereum-based app for mobile and desktop that gives users the power to chat, make payments and browse the decentralized web, as well as foundational infrastructure for the whole Ethereum ecosystem including the Nimbus ETH 1.0 and 2.0 clients, the Keycard hardware wallet, and the Waku messaging protocol which is a continuation of Whisper. Who are we? We care deeply about open source software, and our organizational structure does away with strict hierarchy and fixed work hours. We believe in working with a high degree of autonomy while supporting the organisation's priorities. We are Remote and Decentralized. We are 70+ employees spread across 30+ different countries We are driven by shared principles and believe in complete transparency. That's why everything we do is completely public to the entire community. You can view our development, Town Halls and conversations. The role We are looking for a Technical Senior Business Development Manager to structure, develop and support partnership activities of Status' Nimbus (please do check out our blog), a leading ETH2 client implementation. Your main duties will include identifying and developing strategies to deliver more value to Nimbus and Status, identify partnership opportunities and lead all aspects of execution. You will also represent our company while interacting with major players of the ecosystem. Some prior exposure and expertise working with engineering teams in a startup (ideally blockchain) context is required to be successful in creating appropriate relationships which are vital to this role's success. Want to know more? You can follow along on Our Status. The role We are looking for a Technical Senior Business Development Manager to structure, develop and support partnership activities of Status' Nimbus (please do check out our blog), a leading ETH2 client implementation. Your main duties will include identifying and developing strategies to deliver more value to Nimbus and Status, identify partnership opportunities and lead all aspects of execution. You will also represent our company while interacting with major players of the ecosystem. Some prior exposure and expertise working with engineering teams in a startup (ideally blockchain) context is required to be successful in creating appropriate relationships which are vital to this role's success. Responsibilities Represent the company externally and establish relationships across strategic third parties, institutions and companies Proactively push thinking around product partnerships and other strategic initiatives Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts Responsible for achieving strategic account targets Communicate with major partners on a regular basis and respond to specific queries Manage processes related to product integrations Assist in financial planning and analysis Integrating contract requirements with business operations Requirements 4+ years work experience with sales or business development Technically-minded with some background in software development or engineering, or working with technical products Successful track record selling new business and products in emerging technology markets Ability to execute many tasks in parallel across multiple threads involving numerous stakeholders and counterparties Ability to qualify leads and counterparts rigorously Commitment to structured negotiations and outcomes Excellent written and verbal English and communication skills Self-motivated and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy Used to - or quick to get into the habit of - being productive through the means of asynchronous communication Compensation: Status compensates people with competitive salaries in fiat or crypto, plus a grant of Status Network Tokens vesting over a three-year period. More info on SNT here here: Hiring process Phone screening with someone from our People Ops team Interviews with one of Status' co-founders, CFO and a technical lead from our team
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 pluspeople are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. Join our award-winning legal team and work at the frontier of financial services to help maintain monetary and financial stability in the UK! We are looking for new colleagues who are willing to learn quickly, engage openly and rise to the challenge. We share information and insights freely. The work we do here is challenging and sometimes demanding, but always rewarding! This - together with the commitment of our lawyers, paralegals and dedicated support staff - is what why The Lawyer and LexisNexis both named our Legal Directorate the In-House Legal Team of the Year 2022! For more information on our legal team, please follow this link on the Bank's legal career page . Department Overview Alongside the General Counsel's Office, the Legal Directorate is split into five main teams: Central Banking, which provides legal advice on the Bank's constitution and governance; Markets and Banking operations; commercial contracts, procurement and intellectual property; notes procurement, production and distribution; data and information management; employment policy and employee relations matters; and the Bank's financial and funding arrangements. International and Domestic Reform, which provides legal advice on a range of trade and financial regulatory matters affecting the Bank including in connection with the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Practice areas include: Advising policymakerson the reform of the UK's financial regulatory framework. Contributing to the Bank's role in negotiating trade agreements with international partners. Providing advice on EU and Brexit legal issues. Enforcement & Litigation, which leads investigations and the imposition of any enforcement sanction within the PRA. It runs the investigative process from inception to recommendations concerning the appropriate sanction. It also runs any settlement process,and any litigation should a matter be contested. Financial Stability, which provides legal advice on the regulation and supervision of Financial Market Infrastructure (such as central counterparties, payment systems and securities settlement systems), on macro-prudential policy and regulation and associated legal framework for the Bank's Financial Policy Committee and on the Bank's role as the UK's resolution authority. Insurance and Deposit Takers, providing legal advice to supervisors in relation to supervisory decision-making, and to policymakersin the PRA on capital, liquidity and other prudential requirements of banks, insurers and investment firms. We are also supported by a Strategy and Operations team, who work with Champions across the Legal Directorate to organise a rich and regular programme of legal training and ensure that we share our knowhow through our bespoke inhouse legal wiki. Job Description We currently have a vacancy for a 6-12 month FTC Scale E commercial-focused Legal Counsel in CBL. CBL is made up of around 50 lawyers, plus trainees and support staff. It has a broad remit which covers the Bank's day-to-day operations as well as many of its unique functions as the UK's central bank. This role is to work primarily on commercial, procurement, IT, and outsourcing matters. We are seeking individuals with previous experience of working on some or all of these matters and a highly competent lawyer with good commercial awareness and excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Within CBL, our commercial lawyers advise all areas of the Bank on the following: Public procurement, including EU Procurement Directives and UK Regulations and procurement requirements more generally when the Bank is choosing its suppliers. Contractual issues concerning the Bank's relationships with third party suppliers including standard terms for the supply of any goods and services, custom contracts for large projects (e.g. IT, infrastructure, banknotes), licence agreements and consultancy and outsourced contracts, along with protection of confidential information, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Intellectual property (copyright, trademarks, patents and domain names, licensing), both when protecting the Bank's IP rights and where the Bank or staff members are using another's IP. Other areas of work in CBL include: Markets, Banking and Payments: this includes operations to implement monetary policy, provide liquidity insurance to the financial system, manage the UK's foreign exchange reserves, settle payments across the Bank's real-time gross settlement (RTGS) infrastructure, operate the CHAPS high-value payment system, and provide banking services to the government, market infrastructures and other central banks. This area includes innovative work to ready the Bank's monetary policy toolkit and balance sheet for the future. It also helps to craft and deliver the future of payments, including the potential development of a Central Bank Digital Currency and renewal of the RTGS system. Central Services: this includes support to business areas across the Bank on: (i) the Bank's constitution, governance, funding arrangements and reporting; (ii) information management, which includes freedom of information, data protection and matters relating to the Bank's use of data and information; and (iii) employment policies and employee relations matters. Banknotes: providing advice in respect of banknote distribution and banknote issuance. You will provide legal advice and support, often in close liaison with the Bank's in-house procurement function, Technology Directorate and Notes Directorate, on commercial contracts and tenders ranging from critical, complex large-scale projects at the heart of the Bank's functions through to more routine contracts and IP and IT licences - generally as the day-to-day lead on those workstreams. You will report to a Senior Legal Counsel & Manager within CBL. This role involves working closely with the Bank's suppliers and, as appropriate, our external legal advisers drafting, handling and advising on contractual relationships. You will advise at all levels of seniority within the Bank, writing notes for, and attending, project boards as well as advising staff members who are not used to working with lawyers. You will work openly and in multi-disciplinary teams to scope and deliver against agreed timescales, ensuring that legal risk is adequately identified, managed, and mitigated. You will mentor and coach more junior colleagues. You will routinely observe the Bank's document and record management protocols. You will invest time in developing your own technical knowledge to develop expertise in the relevant practice areas. You will contribute willingly to the implementation of central initiatives and demonstrate Our Bank Behaviours at all times. Role Requirements Minimum Criteria Legal qualification: Applicants will typically be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales, or equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland. However, we will also accept applications from candidates qualified to practise as a lawyer overseas where the candidate can demonstrate that they have legal experience that is directly relevant to the legal work described in this job description. Approximately 4 years or more post-qualification experience working on commercial, procurement, IT and/or outsourcing matters. There is some flexibility where candidates can demonstrate the necessary experience in other ways (e.g., through pre-qualification or non-legal roles). Ability to carry out technically challenging legal analysis and to provide pragmatic advice which clearly identifies and manages legal risk. Good written communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in writing. Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally. Flexibility to work collaboratively or autonomously, with limited supervision and to lead projects with challenging deadlines across multiple matters. Essential Criteria An inclusive, ethical and professional approach to legal practice. Willingness to accept and learn from feedback and proactively identify areas for personal and professional development. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and interest in the Bank's mission, responsibilities, priorities and wider public profile. Experience of advising on public law. Track record of contributing towards encouraging a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment. Ability to adapt communication style to achieve impact for different audiences Additional Information The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity . click apply for full job details
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 pluspeople are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. Join our award-winning legal team and work at the frontier of financial services to help maintain monetary and financial stability in the UK! We are looking for new colleagues who are willing to learn quickly, engage openly and rise to the challenge. We share information and insights freely. The work we do here is challenging and sometimes demanding, but always rewarding! This - together with the commitment of our lawyers, paralegals and dedicated support staff - is what why The Lawyer and LexisNexis both named our Legal Directorate the In-House Legal Team of the Year 2022! For more information on our legal team, please follow this link on the Bank's legal career page . Department Overview Alongside the General Counsel's Office, the Legal Directorate is split into five main teams: Central Banking, which provides legal advice on the Bank's constitution and governance; Markets and Banking operations; commercial contracts, procurement and intellectual property; notes procurement, production and distribution; data and information management; employment policy and employee relations matters; and the Bank's financial and funding arrangements. International and Domestic Reform, which provides legal advice on a range of trade and financial regulatory matters affecting the Bank including in connection with the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Practice areas include: Advising policymakerson the reform of the UK's financial regulatory framework. Contributing to the Bank's role in negotiating trade agreements with international partners. Providing advice on EU and Brexit legal issues. Enforcement & Litigation, which leads investigations and the imposition of any enforcement sanction within the PRA. It runs the investigative process from inception to recommendations concerning the appropriate sanction. It also runs any settlement process,and any litigation should a matter be contested. Financial Stability, which provides legal advice on the regulation and supervision of Financial Market Infrastructure (such as central counterparties, payment systems and securities settlement systems), on macro-prudential policy and regulation and associated legal framework for the Bank's Financial Policy Committee and on the Bank's role as the UK's resolution authority. Insurance and Deposit Takers, providing legal advice to supervisors in relation to supervisory decision-making, and to policymakersin the PRA on capital, liquidity and other prudential requirements of banks, insurers and investment firms. We are also supported by a Strategy and Operations team, who work with Champions across the Legal Directorate to organise a rich and regular programme of legal training and ensure that we share our knowhow through our bespoke inhouse legal wiki. Job Description We currently have a vacancy for a 6-12 month FTC Scale E commercial-focused Legal Counsel in CBL. CBL is made up of around 50 lawyers, plus trainees and support staff. It has a broad remit which covers the Bank's day-to-day operations as well as many of its unique functions as the UK's central bank. This role is to work primarily on commercial, procurement, IT, and outsourcing matters. We are seeking individuals with previous experience of working on some or all of these matters and a highly competent lawyer with good commercial awareness and excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Within CBL, our commercial lawyers advise all areas of the Bank on the following: Public procurement, including EU Procurement Directives and UK Regulations and procurement requirements more generally when the Bank is choosing its suppliers. Contractual issues concerning the Bank's relationships with third party suppliers including standard terms for the supply of any goods and services, custom contracts for large projects (e.g. IT, infrastructure, banknotes), licence agreements and consultancy and outsourced contracts, along with protection of confidential information, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Intellectual property (copyright, trademarks, patents and domain names, licensing), both when protecting the Bank's IP rights and where the Bank or staff members are using another's IP. Other areas of work in CBL include: Markets, Banking and Payments: this includes operations to implement monetary policy, provide liquidity insurance to the financial system, manage the UK's foreign exchange reserves, settle payments across the Bank's real-time gross settlement (RTGS) infrastructure, operate the CHAPS high-value payment system, and provide banking services to the government, market infrastructures and other central banks. This area includes innovative work to ready the Bank's monetary policy toolkit and balance sheet for the future. It also helps to craft and deliver the future of payments, including the potential development of a Central Bank Digital Currency and renewal of the RTGS system. Central Services: this includes support to business areas across the Bank on: (i) the Bank's constitution, governance, funding arrangements and reporting; (ii) information management, which includes freedom of information, data protection and matters relating to the Bank's use of data and information; and (iii) employment policies and employee relations matters. Banknotes: providing advice in respect of banknote distribution and banknote issuance. You will provide legal advice and support, often in close liaison with the Bank's in-house procurement function, Technology Directorate and Notes Directorate, on commercial contracts and tenders ranging from critical, complex large-scale projects at the heart of the Bank's functions through to more routine contracts and IP and IT licences - generally as the day-to-day lead on those workstreams. You will report to a Senior Legal Counsel & Manager within CBL. This role involves working closely with the Bank's suppliers and, as appropriate, our external legal advisers drafting, handling and advising on contractual relationships. You will advise at all levels of seniority within the Bank, writing notes for, and attending, project boards as well as advising staff members who are not used to working with lawyers. You will work openly and in multi-disciplinary teams to scope and deliver against agreed timescales, ensuring that legal risk is adequately identified, managed, and mitigated. You will mentor and coach more junior colleagues. You will routinely observe the Bank's document and record management protocols. You will invest time in developing your own technical knowledge to develop expertise in the relevant practice areas. You will contribute willingly to the implementation of central initiatives and demonstrate Our Bank Behaviours at all times. Role Requirements Minimum Criteria Legal qualification: Applicants will typically be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales, or equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland. However, we will also accept applications from candidates qualified to practise as a lawyer overseas where the candidate can demonstrate that they have legal experience that is directly relevant to the legal work described in this job description. Approximately 4 years or more post-qualification experience working on commercial, procurement, IT and/or outsourcing matters. There is some flexibility where candidates can demonstrate the necessary experience in other ways (e.g., through pre-qualification or non-legal roles). Ability to carry out technically challenging legal analysis and to provide pragmatic advice which clearly identifies and manages legal risk. Good written communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in writing. Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally. Flexibility to work collaboratively or autonomously, with limited supervision and to lead projects with challenging deadlines across multiple matters. Essential Criteria An inclusive, ethical and professional approach to legal practice. Willingness to accept and learn from feedback and proactively identify areas for personal and professional development. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and interest in the Bank's mission, responsibilities, priorities and wider public profile. Experience of advising on public law. Track record of contributing towards encouraging a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment. Ability to adapt communication style to achieve impact for different audiences Additional Information The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity . click apply for full job details
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Leicester, Leicestershire
THE OPPORTUNITY: Macildowie are currently recruiting for a Junior PA to support a Senior EA working for a business based in Leicester. This is a hybrid working role, full time position, offering flexi hours and is a permanent position. THE ROLE & YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide administrative and secretarial support to members of the Knowledge & Insight Team to an exceptionally high standard.To undertake and support activities essential to facilitate the operations of assigned Boards, Committees, sub-committees, Task & Finish groups and Working Parties. Prepare and circulate meeting papers in advance of meetings ensuring actions have been updated on matters arising. Producing Agendas and other papers as appropriate, taking minutes of meetings as directed. Ensure follow up actions are allocated, implemented and monitored to make sure they are completed. To handle enquiries from members and the general public, in relation to the business of Boards and Committees.Monitoring of shared email inboxes, ensuring enquiries are dealt with within the business protocol, including updating enquiries tracker. To maintain relevant sections of the website and public information, keeping all relevant information up to date. To ensure that all of the relevant Award and Grants schemes are supported and run to the annual agreed schedule. Ensuring relevant information for the award and grant schemes are kept up to date including preparation of payments. All administration of tasks associated with Awards and Grants including setting up new schemes and keeping all stakeholders updated. Providing administrative support to project work arising from Boards, Committees and Working Parties.Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on various project tasks. Use provided templates to draft communications, presentations and papers as required.Assisting with the creation of new board and working groups.To undertake other duties assigned by the Line Manager which are commensurate with the job grade. EXPERIENCE SOUGHT IN THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: In order to be considered you must have strong administration skills, strong communication skills and be computer literate Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
THE OPPORTUNITY: Macildowie are currently recruiting for a Junior PA to support a Senior EA working for a business based in Leicester. This is a hybrid working role, full time position, offering flexi hours and is a permanent position. THE ROLE & YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide administrative and secretarial support to members of the Knowledge & Insight Team to an exceptionally high standard.To undertake and support activities essential to facilitate the operations of assigned Boards, Committees, sub-committees, Task & Finish groups and Working Parties. Prepare and circulate meeting papers in advance of meetings ensuring actions have been updated on matters arising. Producing Agendas and other papers as appropriate, taking minutes of meetings as directed. Ensure follow up actions are allocated, implemented and monitored to make sure they are completed. To handle enquiries from members and the general public, in relation to the business of Boards and Committees.Monitoring of shared email inboxes, ensuring enquiries are dealt with within the business protocol, including updating enquiries tracker. To maintain relevant sections of the website and public information, keeping all relevant information up to date. To ensure that all of the relevant Award and Grants schemes are supported and run to the annual agreed schedule. Ensuring relevant information for the award and grant schemes are kept up to date including preparation of payments. All administration of tasks associated with Awards and Grants including setting up new schemes and keeping all stakeholders updated. Providing administrative support to project work arising from Boards, Committees and Working Parties.Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on various project tasks. Use provided templates to draft communications, presentations and papers as required.Assisting with the creation of new board and working groups.To undertake other duties assigned by the Line Manager which are commensurate with the job grade. EXPERIENCE SOUGHT IN THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: In order to be considered you must have strong administration skills, strong communication skills and be computer literate Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
Commercial Administrator required Location: Oldbury Salary: £24,500 per annum Contract length: Permanent position Hours: 37.5hours a week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am-5pm with one hour lunch Venn Group are currently recruiting for a Commercial Administrator to work on a social housing contract in Oldbury. This exciting opportunity is looking for candidates who have previous experience within social housing on the commercial side of the business. The successful candidates will be responsible for: Process subcontractor applications for payment on the system, ensuring appropriate level of approval has been agreed Reconcile subcontractor statements against the system, and chase up any outstanding applications and payments Code, review and check works orders posted for invoicing for accuracy, profitability and compliance on each contract within your remit in accordance with contract terms Check that necessary variations have been obtained from clients and liaise with Operations to ensure this happens Prepare reports for submission to the Commercial manager and the Senior Management team Monitor and review work completed on site and ensure complete not invoiced jobs are maintained at pre agreed levels during the course of the contract Identify and report on any shortfall in anticipated profitability levels Maintain relationships with clients, supply chain and colleagues To undertake such duties which are commensurate with the post at the direction of line managers The successful candidate will have: Have experience in administration and data entry Good understanding of financial systems of work, responsive and planned maintenance, schedule of rates and good understanding of repairs systems Previous experience in a similar role, working with schedule of rates and compiling reports and analysis is advantageous To secure an interview for this excellent opportunity contact Mason Buckby or Fabian Liladhar on or alternatively email as soon as possible.
Mar 24, 2024
Full time
Commercial Administrator required Location: Oldbury Salary: £24,500 per annum Contract length: Permanent position Hours: 37.5hours a week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am-5pm with one hour lunch Venn Group are currently recruiting for a Commercial Administrator to work on a social housing contract in Oldbury. This exciting opportunity is looking for candidates who have previous experience within social housing on the commercial side of the business. The successful candidates will be responsible for: Process subcontractor applications for payment on the system, ensuring appropriate level of approval has been agreed Reconcile subcontractor statements against the system, and chase up any outstanding applications and payments Code, review and check works orders posted for invoicing for accuracy, profitability and compliance on each contract within your remit in accordance with contract terms Check that necessary variations have been obtained from clients and liaise with Operations to ensure this happens Prepare reports for submission to the Commercial manager and the Senior Management team Monitor and review work completed on site and ensure complete not invoiced jobs are maintained at pre agreed levels during the course of the contract Identify and report on any shortfall in anticipated profitability levels Maintain relationships with clients, supply chain and colleagues To undertake such duties which are commensurate with the post at the direction of line managers The successful candidate will have: Have experience in administration and data entry Good understanding of financial systems of work, responsive and planned maintenance, schedule of rates and good understanding of repairs systems Previous experience in a similar role, working with schedule of rates and compiling reports and analysis is advantageous To secure an interview for this excellent opportunity contact Mason Buckby or Fabian Liladhar on or alternatively email as soon as possible.
Quantum Managing consultant job in London to work with Quantum Experts on a range of high value international projects that are heading towards resolution through the process of arbitration or litigation A Quantum Managing Consultant job is available in London that would be suitable for a Senior Consultant already working within quantum disputes or would also suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor currently working with a major contractor on decent sized UK projects and live contracts. Suitable candidates will be looking for a promotion to work within specialist quantum disputes work and would most like to work for a premium expert consultancy operating at the top of the specialist construction disputes industry. Strong analytical problem solving, and communications skills are essential for this challenging construction quantum role that will give you access to some of the world's most interesting and challenging construction disputes heading towards or actively being adjudicated arbitrated or litigated in the world today. Responsibilities and Duties As a Quantum Managing Consultant job within the specialist Quantum division of the construction disputes business, you will work with the London quantum team, including noted quantum experts and members of the delay team, to identify the best approach to individual litigation/arbitration matters in order to assist clients in attaining the desired legal outcome. Reporting to a Manager who will often also be a Lead Testifying Quantum Expert, you will work to support their workload, undertaking senior quantum related duties relating to multiple arbitration, expert witness and adjudication assignments as well as support aspects of live project work relating to contract administration or other distressed project support work. Specific Quantum Managing Consultant Job Duties May Include: Analysis of construction accounts, costs, values and payments to identify errors or opportunities Undertake technical analyses using appropriate methodologies and prepare reports on findings that can be incorporated within expert reports used in arbitrations and adjudications Write sections of quantum expert reports for checking by the quantum expert Provide specialist quantum related advice to the client through reports and presentations Desired Skills and Experience In order to have the necessary experience to undertake the Quantum Managing Consultant job role described above, it is expected that Quantum Managing Consultant candidates based in London will have recent experience either as a Quantum Consultant or Quantum Senior Consultant, or as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor with a premium reputable UK main contractor. In particular suitably experienced candidates for this Quantum Managing Consultant job role will have: 10 or more years' experience working in a relevant Quantity Surveying or cost controls capacity for a reputable contractor (possibly a premium cost consultancy company covering both pre and post contract works and contractual matters) Will have had experience of overseeing and managing the commercial administration of various construction contracts, assessing claims for legitimacy and quantum, and leading on the resolution of disputes with the supply chain Experienced and capable of managing, administering and understanding key forms of contract such as NEC3 ECC & PSC contracts, framework agreements, and bespoke forms of contracts (e.g. minor works and major design contracts) Previous experience of undertaking claims assessments, undertaking dispute discussions, handling risk identification and mitigation matters, and able to undertake contract reviews. Be able to evidence specific experience of or interest in construction disputes, to include claims, arbitration and/or litigation procedures Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills including experience drafting reports or briefing documents for management or stakeholders relating to construction claims, or ideally for litigation/arbitration (and show demonstrable ability to write and conduct business in English) Be able to demonstrate strong skills using relevant software tools required to be able to access source data such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project, Primavera P3/P6, Suretrak & similar tools Experience overseeing and managing the work of junior level staff Ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, creative problem solving skills and be able to evidence the ability to work as a part of a team Qualifications/Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or similar Master's degree in relevant construction specialism highly desirable, especially construction law LLM or similar MRICS or MInstCES or equivalent is highly desirable or progress towards Chartership actively underway Employing Company Overview and Profile Maxim Recruitment works with a range of construction dispute organisations around the world in the UK, Middle East, Hong Kong and Asia as well as in Canada and other parts of the world. This construction disputes employer provides the specialisms of both quantum and delay services and offers independent expert opinion services to their large international client base. They specialise in international arbitration, general commercial arbitration/litigation, forensic accounting, and other specialist services across a number of sectors. Their experts maintain integrity, quality, and objectivity when solving complex disputes, delivering details analyses, and articulating meaningful results in a clear and concise manner. The experts working for this organisation have testified across the globe on many of the largest construction delay and quantum matters, and their dispute services include forensic scheduling, project cost/quantum analytics, and liability reviews. Full details of this premium international construction disputes specialist and their operations across Hong Kong, Asia, the UK and the USA and Canada (and worldwide) will be provided to shortlisted applicants. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Recommend this job to a friend and get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.
Mar 23, 2024
Full time
Quantum Managing consultant job in London to work with Quantum Experts on a range of high value international projects that are heading towards resolution through the process of arbitration or litigation A Quantum Managing Consultant job is available in London that would be suitable for a Senior Consultant already working within quantum disputes or would also suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor currently working with a major contractor on decent sized UK projects and live contracts. Suitable candidates will be looking for a promotion to work within specialist quantum disputes work and would most like to work for a premium expert consultancy operating at the top of the specialist construction disputes industry. Strong analytical problem solving, and communications skills are essential for this challenging construction quantum role that will give you access to some of the world's most interesting and challenging construction disputes heading towards or actively being adjudicated arbitrated or litigated in the world today. Responsibilities and Duties As a Quantum Managing Consultant job within the specialist Quantum division of the construction disputes business, you will work with the London quantum team, including noted quantum experts and members of the delay team, to identify the best approach to individual litigation/arbitration matters in order to assist clients in attaining the desired legal outcome. Reporting to a Manager who will often also be a Lead Testifying Quantum Expert, you will work to support their workload, undertaking senior quantum related duties relating to multiple arbitration, expert witness and adjudication assignments as well as support aspects of live project work relating to contract administration or other distressed project support work. Specific Quantum Managing Consultant Job Duties May Include: Analysis of construction accounts, costs, values and payments to identify errors or opportunities Undertake technical analyses using appropriate methodologies and prepare reports on findings that can be incorporated within expert reports used in arbitrations and adjudications Write sections of quantum expert reports for checking by the quantum expert Provide specialist quantum related advice to the client through reports and presentations Desired Skills and Experience In order to have the necessary experience to undertake the Quantum Managing Consultant job role described above, it is expected that Quantum Managing Consultant candidates based in London will have recent experience either as a Quantum Consultant or Quantum Senior Consultant, or as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor with a premium reputable UK main contractor. In particular suitably experienced candidates for this Quantum Managing Consultant job role will have: 10 or more years' experience working in a relevant Quantity Surveying or cost controls capacity for a reputable contractor (possibly a premium cost consultancy company covering both pre and post contract works and contractual matters) Will have had experience of overseeing and managing the commercial administration of various construction contracts, assessing claims for legitimacy and quantum, and leading on the resolution of disputes with the supply chain Experienced and capable of managing, administering and understanding key forms of contract such as NEC3 ECC & PSC contracts, framework agreements, and bespoke forms of contracts (e.g. minor works and major design contracts) Previous experience of undertaking claims assessments, undertaking dispute discussions, handling risk identification and mitigation matters, and able to undertake contract reviews. Be able to evidence specific experience of or interest in construction disputes, to include claims, arbitration and/or litigation procedures Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills including experience drafting reports or briefing documents for management or stakeholders relating to construction claims, or ideally for litigation/arbitration (and show demonstrable ability to write and conduct business in English) Be able to demonstrate strong skills using relevant software tools required to be able to access source data such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project, Primavera P3/P6, Suretrak & similar tools Experience overseeing and managing the work of junior level staff Ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, creative problem solving skills and be able to evidence the ability to work as a part of a team Qualifications/Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or similar Master's degree in relevant construction specialism highly desirable, especially construction law LLM or similar MRICS or MInstCES or equivalent is highly desirable or progress towards Chartership actively underway Employing Company Overview and Profile Maxim Recruitment works with a range of construction dispute organisations around the world in the UK, Middle East, Hong Kong and Asia as well as in Canada and other parts of the world. This construction disputes employer provides the specialisms of both quantum and delay services and offers independent expert opinion services to their large international client base. They specialise in international arbitration, general commercial arbitration/litigation, forensic accounting, and other specialist services across a number of sectors. Their experts maintain integrity, quality, and objectivity when solving complex disputes, delivering details analyses, and articulating meaningful results in a clear and concise manner. The experts working for this organisation have testified across the globe on many of the largest construction delay and quantum matters, and their dispute services include forensic scheduling, project cost/quantum analytics, and liability reviews. Full details of this premium international construction disputes specialist and their operations across Hong Kong, Asia, the UK and the USA and Canada (and worldwide) will be provided to shortlisted applicants. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Recommend this job to a friend and get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.
The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment and grant programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the team The Operational Policy and Performance Team is part of the Investment and Operations Unit in the Housing and Land directorate, led by Rachael Hickman as Assistant Director Investment and Operations. Operational Policy and Performance works across the full breadth of Housing and Land's work. It is a truly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team working with our delivery teams, programmes teams and policy team to support and enable everyone in the directorate to deliver effectively, consistently and within our GLA governance procedures. Key areas of responsibility for the team include: Directorate and corporate-level management and reporting of: budget (annual budget: circa £116m revenue and £1.5bn capital), strategic risk, and performance. Translating policy into delivery by creating and enabling the appropriate processes and contracting including overseeing the establishment of processes for assessing and tracking compliance against funding criteria and ensuring consistency of application of criteria across multiple funding streams and in contracts. Oversight of the directorate information and records management processes. Oversight and management of the business requirements for the GLA's bespoke grant and project management system (OPS). Co-ordination of cross-directorate corporate activity such as tracking of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans, corporate apprentice programmes etc. It is a really exciting time to join this team as we are growing in capacity and remit, picking up a large part of the directorate and corporate co-ordination and programme management. There is a significant amount of change happening in the GLA generally, and this team will be at the forefront of leading and embedding that change. About the role This is a newly created role to lead the Operational Policy and Performance Team and reports directly to the Assistant Director Investment and Operations. You will be responsible for senior leadership and management of the team of seven, covering the key areas of responsibility listed above. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with operational and delivery ability and excellent programme management. You will be an experienced leader, with a demonstrable record of managing teams successfully through periods of change and taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion outcomes. Whilst knowledge of housing policy and legislation is not a requirement of the role, having experience in this area will be beneficial. Housing and Land delivers a wide range of projects and programmes including: the £4bn Affordable Homes Programme, a c.£700m recoverable investment portfolio, a 635 hectare land and property portfolio and London's cladding remediation funding programmes. We also oversee a number of specialist and supported housing funds, and rough sleeping funds and services. Your role is to ensure coherent and consistent budget, risk and performance management of these at a directorate level. You will lead the team members who are responsible for leading the contracting on several of these programmes and who need to ensure our policies are consistently embedded and implemented across our programmes. You will also be responsible for the co-ordination of corporate GLA activities that need to be embedded and delivered across the directorate. Examples of these include co-ordination and tracking of our Directorate EDI Action Plan, or tracking of our Learning and Development spend. The GLA is currently reviewing our approach to grant making and programme management and it is anticipated that this role will lead Housing and Land's input into that workstream to ensure the outcomes continue to work for the directorate to enable us to build on our exceptional grant delivery and programme management to date. What your day will look like No two days are the same, but will include: Providing senior leadership of accurate performance monitoring against Housing and Land budgets and programmes, including highlighting risks and issues and taking remedial actions. This will include working with other programme teams to provide high quality, accurate and consistent programme information to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Corporate and Directorate senior management teams, the Assembly and other external stakeholders. Developing, implementing and maintaining good management practices in respect of the delivery of programmes including adherence to GLA governance arrangements, risk management and effective contract management and monitoring. Working closely with our policy and delivery teams to oversee the creation of contracts and processes (including in our OPS system) during the feasibility and development stages of new programmes, as well as providing technical operational input during the feasibility and development stages of new policies to ensure they are deliverable. Overseeing the creation and maintenance of effective processes to ensure the directorate delivers on our requirements on areas such as information and records management, subsidy control and compliance. Leading Housing and Land's input into corporate grant and programme management workstreams to ensure the outcomes continue to work for the directorate to enable us to build on our exceptional grant delivery and programme management to date. Providing effective leadership and management of staff within the operational policy and performance team to ensure personal development, successful performance, and cost-effective resource allocation that enable the team to retain the highest levels of quality information provision and programme management expertise. Staff at the GLA are working in our offices 2-3 days per week and GLA leaders need to be accessible and visible to their teams. A good balance of time spent working remotely, in the office together with colleagues and with partners across London is an important aspect of the role. We promote flexible approaches to working and try to ensure an inclusive and supportive environment that enables our staff to be successful. This may include reasonable adjustments or other flexibilities around working hours and locations. Skills, knowledge and experience: To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV. Personal statement with a maximum of 1,500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement to the 'Additional Documents' section of the form. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal statement documents are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. "CV - applicant name - 012345). Please note, if you do not provide both a CV and a covering letter, you will not be considered for the role so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline. If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Rachael Hickman the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role: . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
Mar 23, 2024
Full time
The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment and grant programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the team The Operational Policy and Performance Team is part of the Investment and Operations Unit in the Housing and Land directorate, led by Rachael Hickman as Assistant Director Investment and Operations. Operational Policy and Performance works across the full breadth of Housing and Land's work. It is a truly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team working with our delivery teams, programmes teams and policy team to support and enable everyone in the directorate to deliver effectively, consistently and within our GLA governance procedures. Key areas of responsibility for the team include: Directorate and corporate-level management and reporting of: budget (annual budget: circa £116m revenue and £1.5bn capital), strategic risk, and performance. Translating policy into delivery by creating and enabling the appropriate processes and contracting including overseeing the establishment of processes for assessing and tracking compliance against funding criteria and ensuring consistency of application of criteria across multiple funding streams and in contracts. Oversight of the directorate information and records management processes. Oversight and management of the business requirements for the GLA's bespoke grant and project management system (OPS). Co-ordination of cross-directorate corporate activity such as tracking of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans, corporate apprentice programmes etc. It is a really exciting time to join this team as we are growing in capacity and remit, picking up a large part of the directorate and corporate co-ordination and programme management. There is a significant amount of change happening in the GLA generally, and this team will be at the forefront of leading and embedding that change. About the role This is a newly created role to lead the Operational Policy and Performance Team and reports directly to the Assistant Director Investment and Operations. You will be responsible for senior leadership and management of the team of seven, covering the key areas of responsibility listed above. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with operational and delivery ability and excellent programme management. You will be an experienced leader, with a demonstrable record of managing teams successfully through periods of change and taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion outcomes. Whilst knowledge of housing policy and legislation is not a requirement of the role, having experience in this area will be beneficial. Housing and Land delivers a wide range of projects and programmes including: the £4bn Affordable Homes Programme, a c.£700m recoverable investment portfolio, a 635 hectare land and property portfolio and London's cladding remediation funding programmes. We also oversee a number of specialist and supported housing funds, and rough sleeping funds and services. Your role is to ensure coherent and consistent budget, risk and performance management of these at a directorate level. You will lead the team members who are responsible for leading the contracting on several of these programmes and who need to ensure our policies are consistently embedded and implemented across our programmes. You will also be responsible for the co-ordination of corporate GLA activities that need to be embedded and delivered across the directorate. Examples of these include co-ordination and tracking of our Directorate EDI Action Plan, or tracking of our Learning and Development spend. The GLA is currently reviewing our approach to grant making and programme management and it is anticipated that this role will lead Housing and Land's input into that workstream to ensure the outcomes continue to work for the directorate to enable us to build on our exceptional grant delivery and programme management to date. What your day will look like No two days are the same, but will include: Providing senior leadership of accurate performance monitoring against Housing and Land budgets and programmes, including highlighting risks and issues and taking remedial actions. This will include working with other programme teams to provide high quality, accurate and consistent programme information to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Corporate and Directorate senior management teams, the Assembly and other external stakeholders. Developing, implementing and maintaining good management practices in respect of the delivery of programmes including adherence to GLA governance arrangements, risk management and effective contract management and monitoring. Working closely with our policy and delivery teams to oversee the creation of contracts and processes (including in our OPS system) during the feasibility and development stages of new programmes, as well as providing technical operational input during the feasibility and development stages of new policies to ensure they are deliverable. Overseeing the creation and maintenance of effective processes to ensure the directorate delivers on our requirements on areas such as information and records management, subsidy control and compliance. Leading Housing and Land's input into corporate grant and programme management workstreams to ensure the outcomes continue to work for the directorate to enable us to build on our exceptional grant delivery and programme management to date. Providing effective leadership and management of staff within the operational policy and performance team to ensure personal development, successful performance, and cost-effective resource allocation that enable the team to retain the highest levels of quality information provision and programme management expertise. Staff at the GLA are working in our offices 2-3 days per week and GLA leaders need to be accessible and visible to their teams. A good balance of time spent working remotely, in the office together with colleagues and with partners across London is an important aspect of the role. We promote flexible approaches to working and try to ensure an inclusive and supportive environment that enables our staff to be successful. This may include reasonable adjustments or other flexibilities around working hours and locations. Skills, knowledge and experience: To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV. Personal statement with a maximum of 1,500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement to the 'Additional Documents' section of the form. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal statement documents are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. "CV - applicant name - 012345). Please note, if you do not provide both a CV and a covering letter, you will not be considered for the role so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline. If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Rachael Hickman the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role: . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
Job title: Assistant Operations Manager Job type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Based at Hadnall, Shrewsbury. Regular travel around the UK and Ireland Reports to: Operations Manager, under the direction of the senior management team Summary The Assistant Operations Manager will support the senior management team and Operations Manager in the sourcing, picking and processing of tree seed crops within the UK and Ireland. This is a new role created by expansion. Key responsibilities: Assist the Operations Manager and wider team under the direction of the senior management team Plan and action the collection of reproductive material, which includes: Identifying sites for collection Liaising with landowners to arrange permission to collect material, recording information ready for royalty payments Organising for the collections to take place Arranging resources for collection teams including accommodation, kit and vehicles Supervising and taking part in collections Supervise and personally undertake seed processing and warehouse operations Supervise work in our orchards (may include collections of reproductive material, orchard maintenance, tree planting) Manage and direct collection and processing teams when required, including providing holiday/sickness cover for the Operations Manager Other Responsibilities: Embracing training and support from existing staff to ensure you gain all the skills and knowledge required to develop expertise and excel in the role Ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements Conducting relevant risk assessments Operating and understanding maintenance for basic machinery Undertaking internal and external training courses, which may include the use of various machinery, fork lift truck driving, mobile elevated work platform use etc. Training new employees Liaising with other team members to obtain and communicate information effectively Occasional additional hours outside of your normal working day, including evenings and weekends as necessary Travel away from the main site including overnight stays. At certain times you may be working in a different location from week to week PERSON SPECIFICATION About you: You have a willingness and ability to travel within Europe, including overnight trips away You communicate proactively with your colleagues in the workplace to be a team player, enabling you to direct a team effectively You are organised and able to work on your own initiative, managing your own time effectively to run small projects You are able to maintain focus and awareness of multiple ongoing processes at the same time You have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and are confident using computer systems including email, Microsoft Office and database/stock management systems (training on our custom system will be given) You enjoy working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures You can react appropriately to hazards in the workplace to ensure your personal safety and that of other people You are practically-minded, able to develop the skills to understand basic machinery operation and maintenance You have good general communication and negotiation skills, with a professional manner and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders You have a flexible and positive attitude, in alignment with our work culture You have a passion for the outdoors and the environment You are capable of developing the decision-making skills needed for novel situations Experience and qualifications required: Degree level qualification or relevant work experience You have some experience either directing, supervising or working proactively within a team You hold a full driving licence and are comfortable driving larger vehicles such as pickups, vans and flatbed trucks You have some experience of tree species identification, or an interest and are willing to learn ADDITIONAL INFORMATION What we offer 25 days holiday + bank holidays Training and development Continued Professional Development (CPD) encouraged including involvement in industry visit days Company pool vehicle provided for all business travel Accommodation and meal allowance provided for overnight stays Travel around the UK and Ireland with opportunities to travel in Europe Opportunity for progression for the right person Where you ll be based Our office is at the main company site on the edge of Hadnall, near Shrewsbury. The site is a purpose-built industrial unit where our seed collection teams bring the seed to be processed, stored and dispatched. This location is the hub of our work; it is very much an agricultural-type environment throughout. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the historic town of Shrewsbury, whilst being located centrally within the UK with good transport links for our staff and business needs.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Job title: Assistant Operations Manager Job type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Based at Hadnall, Shrewsbury. Regular travel around the UK and Ireland Reports to: Operations Manager, under the direction of the senior management team Summary The Assistant Operations Manager will support the senior management team and Operations Manager in the sourcing, picking and processing of tree seed crops within the UK and Ireland. This is a new role created by expansion. Key responsibilities: Assist the Operations Manager and wider team under the direction of the senior management team Plan and action the collection of reproductive material, which includes: Identifying sites for collection Liaising with landowners to arrange permission to collect material, recording information ready for royalty payments Organising for the collections to take place Arranging resources for collection teams including accommodation, kit and vehicles Supervising and taking part in collections Supervise and personally undertake seed processing and warehouse operations Supervise work in our orchards (may include collections of reproductive material, orchard maintenance, tree planting) Manage and direct collection and processing teams when required, including providing holiday/sickness cover for the Operations Manager Other Responsibilities: Embracing training and support from existing staff to ensure you gain all the skills and knowledge required to develop expertise and excel in the role Ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements Conducting relevant risk assessments Operating and understanding maintenance for basic machinery Undertaking internal and external training courses, which may include the use of various machinery, fork lift truck driving, mobile elevated work platform use etc. Training new employees Liaising with other team members to obtain and communicate information effectively Occasional additional hours outside of your normal working day, including evenings and weekends as necessary Travel away from the main site including overnight stays. At certain times you may be working in a different location from week to week PERSON SPECIFICATION About you: You have a willingness and ability to travel within Europe, including overnight trips away You communicate proactively with your colleagues in the workplace to be a team player, enabling you to direct a team effectively You are organised and able to work on your own initiative, managing your own time effectively to run small projects You are able to maintain focus and awareness of multiple ongoing processes at the same time You have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and are confident using computer systems including email, Microsoft Office and database/stock management systems (training on our custom system will be given) You enjoy working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures You can react appropriately to hazards in the workplace to ensure your personal safety and that of other people You are practically-minded, able to develop the skills to understand basic machinery operation and maintenance You have good general communication and negotiation skills, with a professional manner and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders You have a flexible and positive attitude, in alignment with our work culture You have a passion for the outdoors and the environment You are capable of developing the decision-making skills needed for novel situations Experience and qualifications required: Degree level qualification or relevant work experience You have some experience either directing, supervising or working proactively within a team You hold a full driving licence and are comfortable driving larger vehicles such as pickups, vans and flatbed trucks You have some experience of tree species identification, or an interest and are willing to learn ADDITIONAL INFORMATION What we offer 25 days holiday + bank holidays Training and development Continued Professional Development (CPD) encouraged including involvement in industry visit days Company pool vehicle provided for all business travel Accommodation and meal allowance provided for overnight stays Travel around the UK and Ireland with opportunities to travel in Europe Opportunity for progression for the right person Where you ll be based Our office is at the main company site on the edge of Hadnall, near Shrewsbury. The site is a purpose-built industrial unit where our seed collection teams bring the seed to be processed, stored and dispatched. This location is the hub of our work; it is very much an agricultural-type environment throughout. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the historic town of Shrewsbury, whilst being located centrally within the UK with good transport links for our staff and business needs.
WHAT YOU'LL DOResponsible for accounting, statutory reporting, treasury and audits, including oversight of recording and reporting of financial transactions of all legal entities of BCG in UK. Providing leadership, guidance and direction to the accounting team and being an active member of the global finance team in shaping the global finance and accounting agenda of BCG.You will:Manage the financial accounting and reporting for the UK group of entities ensuring all local and global compliance requirements are met on a timely basis. Key priorities will cover:Manage accurate and timely month end closure including journal entries, uploads to HFM consolidation system and the review and sign-off of the balance sheet reconciliationsResponsible for the preparation of the financial statements for the UK companies, LLP and the consolidated financial statements and the reconciliation of GAAP to Stat to tax variancesResponsible for the management of both the UK statutory and US GAAP auditsResponsible for the calculation, accounting and reporting of the LTCV valuationStatutory audit, filing of accounts and external compliance (ONS reporting etc.)Compliance in relation to Financial minimum standards and internal governanceOffice insurance coverage in liaison with BCG Insurance resources both the Global Insurance team and local external brokerResponsible for closing the audit queries of cross border entities, which roll into the UK companiesDrive risk management in financial risk areas through implementation and compliance. Helping to identify and mitigate risks; examples include but are not limited to:Embedding risk management into the financial accounting team ensuring adequate systems of internal controls (segregation of duties, reconciliations, checks and balances and oversight)Ensuring appropriate policies are in place and monitored and global policies are adhered to and kept up to dateEnhance internal controls, continuously seeking to reengineer local business process to obtain efficiencies, manage risk, reduce costs and leading improvements as requiredWork in partnership with BST function heads in the London offices;To provide timely information on monthly spend by budgetBusiness partner with the function heads to develop a fluid communication flow on pipeline costs as well as the historic performanceBuild skills in new reporting tools (Tableau, PowerPoint etc.) to reimagine the reporting. Making more intuitive and informative to all usersProvide deep insight and tell the story of other costs to the Finance Reporting and Operations Manager, L-A-B Finance Director, and BST function leads and managersProvide input into the budgeting cycle on direction of travel of other costs and key trends, working closely with the LAB Financial Planning & Control Manager and the Financial Reporting and Operations Manager on the planning cycleSupport BST managers on all aspects of Finance relating to their rolesDeliver the timely and accurate monthly reporting of the London control statement;Ensuring high levels of accuracy and consistency in classification and timings of accounting entriesEnd to end ownership of the other costs: Accrual/prepayment reviews, P&L completeness, tracking vs expected & ad hoc analysis as neededSupport Geography headcount model, understanding growth requirements and open role requests per functionProviding good quality narrative to the LAB Finance Director and global accounting team on movements, flux and trendsDeliver first layer analysis and review ahead to support storytelling to senior finance leadersDocumenting changes in process or accounting approachKeeping up to date with changes in accounting standards in UKGAAP and USGAAPSupporting any tax filings with necessary analysis or additional reportingTreasury management of the short- and long-term cash position of the company;Overseeing the maintenance of the monthly cash forecastsPreparing any project specific cash flow analysisResponsible for implementing, maintaining and updating the cash manual policy annuallyCoordinating the management of vendor payments with the Financial Operations team to maximize cash benefitManage the inter-company process and settlementHave direct line management of the Financial Accounting team;Build, manage, coach and develop direct teamAct as a mentor and coach to the wider London and L-A-B Finance teamSupport the other Finance Managers during sickness and holidays to ensure smooth overall running of London Finance functionCreate an encouraging, supporting and stimulating work environment for all finance staffBeing an active change manager in all global finance initiative and working towards establishing effective and efficient relationship with any global service delivery hub that is created.Coordinate additional Financial Accounting administration;Providing timely and meaningful financial reporting to local authorities and BCG stakeholdersBCG has many vertical business units hosted in London, which are part of the UK group legal structure. As part of your role, you will be involved in the consolidation of the businesses, manage treasury and support the businesses on transactions as and when needed.Play a proactive role in identifying and addressing areas for improvement to the local accounting processes to gain efficiencies, which is inclusive of, but not limited to assisting with local development and implementation of financial applicationsTake the lead on Future Finance process development and migration to Global Finance hub, supporting the roll out of new financial system ERP and new chart of accounts.Work in collaboration with the Financial Reporting and Operations manager in the delivery of other ad hoc strategic projects for both local office and wider L-A-B system, e.g. Long term property strategy, subsidiary purchases and new legislative complianceResponsibility for implementing system enhancements and embracing new technologiesSupport any Finance function change management projectsYOU'RE GOOD ATUnderstanding of the consulting business, and the nature of work we do with clientsHigh proficiency in all standard software and ERP (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Oracle, SAP etc)A 'can do' attitude, creative problem-solving skills and tenacity to find solutionsStrong business judgment and business analytical skillsForward-looking, pioneering and entrepreneurial thinkingHaving excellent project management skills to ensure timely closure of audits etc.Clarity, tact and professionalism in communicationsExperience in managing key stakeholder relationships, including interactions with Managers and Senior Management on a daily basisBeing able to give honest and open feedback in a timely mannerReadiness to work with teams across different offices, with proven consensus building, leadership and change management skillsPatience, maturity and sensitivity to listen to and deal with complex issuesSelf-motivated, works independently and takes initiativeWell organized, with strong ability to plan and ability to manage a number of initiatives in parallelAttention to detail, accurate and thoroughProfessional, impartial and independent attitudeHigh degree of integrityStrong commitment to confidentialityYOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Minimum 3 years Accounting Manager or 4 years post qualification experienceExpert knowledge in Accounting standardsProfessional services experienceStrong knowledge of UK GAAP, local taxes and statutory requirementsExperience across finance functions, including experience in general accounting and familiarity with US GAAP, tax and treasury, financial systems and financial reportingStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to lead a wide range of people and personalitiesStrong organisational skills, orientation to detail and initiativeAbility and willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine to more complex financial management tasksProficiency to work with systems and willingness to learn more as required (i.e. excel, business objects, Powerpoint, Oracle)Excellent English skills (verbal and written communication) and meeting presence.YOU'LL WORK WITHMembers of our finance team are responsible for preserving the intellectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. We make a decisive impact on the firm's direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation.
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DOResponsible for accounting, statutory reporting, treasury and audits, including oversight of recording and reporting of financial transactions of all legal entities of BCG in UK. Providing leadership, guidance and direction to the accounting team and being an active member of the global finance team in shaping the global finance and accounting agenda of BCG.You will:Manage the financial accounting and reporting for the UK group of entities ensuring all local and global compliance requirements are met on a timely basis. Key priorities will cover:Manage accurate and timely month end closure including journal entries, uploads to HFM consolidation system and the review and sign-off of the balance sheet reconciliationsResponsible for the preparation of the financial statements for the UK companies, LLP and the consolidated financial statements and the reconciliation of GAAP to Stat to tax variancesResponsible for the management of both the UK statutory and US GAAP auditsResponsible for the calculation, accounting and reporting of the LTCV valuationStatutory audit, filing of accounts and external compliance (ONS reporting etc.)Compliance in relation to Financial minimum standards and internal governanceOffice insurance coverage in liaison with BCG Insurance resources both the Global Insurance team and local external brokerResponsible for closing the audit queries of cross border entities, which roll into the UK companiesDrive risk management in financial risk areas through implementation and compliance. Helping to identify and mitigate risks; examples include but are not limited to:Embedding risk management into the financial accounting team ensuring adequate systems of internal controls (segregation of duties, reconciliations, checks and balances and oversight)Ensuring appropriate policies are in place and monitored and global policies are adhered to and kept up to dateEnhance internal controls, continuously seeking to reengineer local business process to obtain efficiencies, manage risk, reduce costs and leading improvements as requiredWork in partnership with BST function heads in the London offices;To provide timely information on monthly spend by budgetBusiness partner with the function heads to develop a fluid communication flow on pipeline costs as well as the historic performanceBuild skills in new reporting tools (Tableau, PowerPoint etc.) to reimagine the reporting. Making more intuitive and informative to all usersProvide deep insight and tell the story of other costs to the Finance Reporting and Operations Manager, L-A-B Finance Director, and BST function leads and managersProvide input into the budgeting cycle on direction of travel of other costs and key trends, working closely with the LAB Financial Planning & Control Manager and the Financial Reporting and Operations Manager on the planning cycleSupport BST managers on all aspects of Finance relating to their rolesDeliver the timely and accurate monthly reporting of the London control statement;Ensuring high levels of accuracy and consistency in classification and timings of accounting entriesEnd to end ownership of the other costs: Accrual/prepayment reviews, P&L completeness, tracking vs expected & ad hoc analysis as neededSupport Geography headcount model, understanding growth requirements and open role requests per functionProviding good quality narrative to the LAB Finance Director and global accounting team on movements, flux and trendsDeliver first layer analysis and review ahead to support storytelling to senior finance leadersDocumenting changes in process or accounting approachKeeping up to date with changes in accounting standards in UKGAAP and USGAAPSupporting any tax filings with necessary analysis or additional reportingTreasury management of the short- and long-term cash position of the company;Overseeing the maintenance of the monthly cash forecastsPreparing any project specific cash flow analysisResponsible for implementing, maintaining and updating the cash manual policy annuallyCoordinating the management of vendor payments with the Financial Operations team to maximize cash benefitManage the inter-company process and settlementHave direct line management of the Financial Accounting team;Build, manage, coach and develop direct teamAct as a mentor and coach to the wider London and L-A-B Finance teamSupport the other Finance Managers during sickness and holidays to ensure smooth overall running of London Finance functionCreate an encouraging, supporting and stimulating work environment for all finance staffBeing an active change manager in all global finance initiative and working towards establishing effective and efficient relationship with any global service delivery hub that is created.Coordinate additional Financial Accounting administration;Providing timely and meaningful financial reporting to local authorities and BCG stakeholdersBCG has many vertical business units hosted in London, which are part of the UK group legal structure. As part of your role, you will be involved in the consolidation of the businesses, manage treasury and support the businesses on transactions as and when needed.Play a proactive role in identifying and addressing areas for improvement to the local accounting processes to gain efficiencies, which is inclusive of, but not limited to assisting with local development and implementation of financial applicationsTake the lead on Future Finance process development and migration to Global Finance hub, supporting the roll out of new financial system ERP and new chart of accounts.Work in collaboration with the Financial Reporting and Operations manager in the delivery of other ad hoc strategic projects for both local office and wider L-A-B system, e.g. Long term property strategy, subsidiary purchases and new legislative complianceResponsibility for implementing system enhancements and embracing new technologiesSupport any Finance function change management projectsYOU'RE GOOD ATUnderstanding of the consulting business, and the nature of work we do with clientsHigh proficiency in all standard software and ERP (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Oracle, SAP etc)A 'can do' attitude, creative problem-solving skills and tenacity to find solutionsStrong business judgment and business analytical skillsForward-looking, pioneering and entrepreneurial thinkingHaving excellent project management skills to ensure timely closure of audits etc.Clarity, tact and professionalism in communicationsExperience in managing key stakeholder relationships, including interactions with Managers and Senior Management on a daily basisBeing able to give honest and open feedback in a timely mannerReadiness to work with teams across different offices, with proven consensus building, leadership and change management skillsPatience, maturity and sensitivity to listen to and deal with complex issuesSelf-motivated, works independently and takes initiativeWell organized, with strong ability to plan and ability to manage a number of initiatives in parallelAttention to detail, accurate and thoroughProfessional, impartial and independent attitudeHigh degree of integrityStrong commitment to confidentialityYOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Minimum 3 years Accounting Manager or 4 years post qualification experienceExpert knowledge in Accounting standardsProfessional services experienceStrong knowledge of UK GAAP, local taxes and statutory requirementsExperience across finance functions, including experience in general accounting and familiarity with US GAAP, tax and treasury, financial systems and financial reportingStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to lead a wide range of people and personalitiesStrong organisational skills, orientation to detail and initiativeAbility and willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine to more complex financial management tasksProficiency to work with systems and willingness to learn more as required (i.e. excel, business objects, Powerpoint, Oracle)Excellent English skills (verbal and written communication) and meeting presence.YOU'LL WORK WITHMembers of our finance team are responsible for preserving the intellectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. We make a decisive impact on the firm's direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation.