This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Head of Accounting and FP&A to join the Corio's rapidly growing offshore wind business and support the transition to a low carbon, sustainable global economy. Corio's global offshore wind business is responsible for the successful management and delivery of a pipeline of 30+GW of offshore wind projects, the origination of new opportunities and partnerships as well as the provision of asset management and advisory services to third party investors. Corio Generation is a portfolio company of Macquarie and is operating on a standalone basis. Responsibilities As Head of Accounting and FP&A, you will be leading a team ensuring Corio's standards of financial reporting, financial control and financial planning are incorporated across the group. You will be responsible for managing the financial ledger, month-end close and accounting processes, consolidating group results, preparing the statutory accounts & audits, and providing technical accounting guidance on MA&D and other accounting topics. You will ensure the preparation of financial reports which are in accordance with Corio's governance and risk management standards and ensure appropriate accounting policies are adopted and applied for project, management and group reporting for both Corio and Macquarie. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a strong financial control environment and designing and overseeing the delivery of high quality, timely management information, financial reporting and analysis of the business for senior stakeholders and those monitoring projects. This role will also involve process enhancement including automation and streamlining of finance systems, the updating of financial policies and procedures and ensuring that appropriate controls, interfaces and reporting are in place. You will also oversee the delivery of robust budgeting, forecasting and business planning incorporating project returns and platform opex and the business partnering to Corio's departments (cost centre owners) providing analysis & insights into results. Key Skills, Training and Experience (Requirements and Qualifications) To perform at the appropriate level in this role, you are a strong Finance leader with an ability to effectively manage a team and multiple workstreams/ deliverables in parallel, you are hands-on and build strong working relationships with internal and external parties including other Corio teams, Macquarie, auditors, outsourcing providers and advisors; are a Chartered Accountant with at least ten years' post qualification experience of leading high performing teams; have experience in preparing complex consolidations with good knowledge of IFRS; have strong knowledge of implementing financial control frameworks and monitoring processes; have experience in implementing and optimising finance systems and processes; and preferably have work experience in the renewables industry. If you have strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage a high performing finance team, we want to hear from you. What we offer you Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer: 25 days holidays (plus 8 bank holidays) Income protection policies to support your family whatever the circumstances. Life insurance Pension scheme Private Medical insurance Dental Insurance We are supportive of hybrid and flexible working to suit individual and company circumstanced. We offer a discretionary annual bonus, relative to company and individual performance. Methods of Communication during recruitment cycle In Corio we will never utilise communication tools like WhatsApp and Telegram for job interviews. While we do use LinkedIn, once initial contact has been established, our Recruitment team will always use an official Corio Generation email address for correspondence about interviews and recruitment processes such as interviews and job offers. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders, and communities. You'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter. Joining this business means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive. About Corio Corio Generation is a specialist offshore wind business, dedicated to harnessing renewable energy worldwide. With a unique blend of sector-leading expertise and deep access to long-term capital, we work closely with our partners in the creation and management of projects from origination, development and construction, and into operations. Our 30+ GW offshore wind development portfolio is one of the largest in the world, spanning established and emerging markets, as well as floating and traditional fixed-bottom technologies. These next generation offshore wind projects will help form the backbone of the net-zero global energy system while meeting the energy needs of communities and corporate offtakers sustainably, reliably, safely and responsibly.
May 01, 2024
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Head of Accounting and FP&A to join the Corio's rapidly growing offshore wind business and support the transition to a low carbon, sustainable global economy. Corio's global offshore wind business is responsible for the successful management and delivery of a pipeline of 30+GW of offshore wind projects, the origination of new opportunities and partnerships as well as the provision of asset management and advisory services to third party investors. Corio Generation is a portfolio company of Macquarie and is operating on a standalone basis. Responsibilities As Head of Accounting and FP&A, you will be leading a team ensuring Corio's standards of financial reporting, financial control and financial planning are incorporated across the group. You will be responsible for managing the financial ledger, month-end close and accounting processes, consolidating group results, preparing the statutory accounts & audits, and providing technical accounting guidance on MA&D and other accounting topics. You will ensure the preparation of financial reports which are in accordance with Corio's governance and risk management standards and ensure appropriate accounting policies are adopted and applied for project, management and group reporting for both Corio and Macquarie. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a strong financial control environment and designing and overseeing the delivery of high quality, timely management information, financial reporting and analysis of the business for senior stakeholders and those monitoring projects. This role will also involve process enhancement including automation and streamlining of finance systems, the updating of financial policies and procedures and ensuring that appropriate controls, interfaces and reporting are in place. You will also oversee the delivery of robust budgeting, forecasting and business planning incorporating project returns and platform opex and the business partnering to Corio's departments (cost centre owners) providing analysis & insights into results. Key Skills, Training and Experience (Requirements and Qualifications) To perform at the appropriate level in this role, you are a strong Finance leader with an ability to effectively manage a team and multiple workstreams/ deliverables in parallel, you are hands-on and build strong working relationships with internal and external parties including other Corio teams, Macquarie, auditors, outsourcing providers and advisors; are a Chartered Accountant with at least ten years' post qualification experience of leading high performing teams; have experience in preparing complex consolidations with good knowledge of IFRS; have strong knowledge of implementing financial control frameworks and monitoring processes; have experience in implementing and optimising finance systems and processes; and preferably have work experience in the renewables industry. If you have strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage a high performing finance team, we want to hear from you. What we offer you Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer: 25 days holidays (plus 8 bank holidays) Income protection policies to support your family whatever the circumstances. Life insurance Pension scheme Private Medical insurance Dental Insurance We are supportive of hybrid and flexible working to suit individual and company circumstanced. We offer a discretionary annual bonus, relative to company and individual performance. Methods of Communication during recruitment cycle In Corio we will never utilise communication tools like WhatsApp and Telegram for job interviews. While we do use LinkedIn, once initial contact has been established, our Recruitment team will always use an official Corio Generation email address for correspondence about interviews and recruitment processes such as interviews and job offers. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders, and communities. You'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter. Joining this business means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive. About Corio Corio Generation is a specialist offshore wind business, dedicated to harnessing renewable energy worldwide. With a unique blend of sector-leading expertise and deep access to long-term capital, we work closely with our partners in the creation and management of projects from origination, development and construction, and into operations. Our 30+ GW offshore wind development portfolio is one of the largest in the world, spanning established and emerging markets, as well as floating and traditional fixed-bottom technologies. These next generation offshore wind projects will help form the backbone of the net-zero global energy system while meeting the energy needs of communities and corporate offtakers sustainably, reliably, safely and responsibly.
Kenny Recruit are actively recruiting a Management Accountant/Business Partner to join a highly reputable healthcare company. The company has been built through acquisition and organic growth from its first site in London to 45 services in South-East England. Recently acquired by new investors, they have a clear growth strategy to grow within existing markets and expand out to new geographies over the next 3-4 years. They currently support 300 individuals and have 900 staff with an ambition to grow through organic expansion and acquisition to 90 sites+. This position will be a pivotal role for the Finance team in a business which is embarking on its growth journey. The role will report into the Group Financial Controller and will develop key relationships with the finance and operations/ non-finance teams at all levels. The role will provide insightful management information and analysis to the business to ensure performance delivery and effective commercial decision making. Key skills to the role are strong communication, excellent presentation and reporting, high attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset. You will have a passion for developing new ways of working and using technology to enhance working processes and relevant information. Pay: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits, including study support and 25 days holiday Location: North London (Islington) - 3 days per week in the office Working hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm. Key Duties Prepare and review monthly management accounts/ information and KPIs at regional level with support from the transactional finance team Work closely with regional (operations) teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of meaningful financial information Provide meaningful information and analysis as required and work collaboratively with the wider non-finance teams including Support office teams (HR/ Property/ IT/ Commercial) Present meaningful insights and analysis at regular (monthly) performance reviews with the wider team - including variance analysis (vs Budget/ LYR), trends and clear commentary Educate and support home managers as required on controllable P&L drivers and KPIs to ensure performance delivery Ensure 'financial' presence in the field on a regular basis to audit, train and work with senior operations teams Ensure strong governance and control is in place over client monies and cash management at homes Challenge the numbers appropriately and develop strategies to deliver regional/ home level Ebitda Take ownership for the relevant regional/ entity level financial accounts, including Balance Sheet reconciliations as required Adopt and use the finance/ operational systems to optimise output delivery and identify trends from the data Assist and support the Group Financial Controller as required on the roll out of financial projects, including implementation of new systems and best practice Work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager to ensure consistent information is being used for budgeting, forecasting and FP&A purpose and support the budgeting and forecasting processes as required Support the Year End group audit process as required Work collaboratively with the transactional finance team to continually improve underlying the financial accounting and provide senior finance leadership accordingly Evolve financial controls processes and develop best practice with the wider team Skills/Experience/Requirements: Qualified or part-qualified Accountant Several years' experience in a Management Accountant or business facing Finance Analyst role Ambitious and driven with a proactive approach Capable of identifying problems with the passion and ability to resolve Capable of providing challenge to the numbers to drive decision making and performance Strong team player and leadership skills Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical and communication skills especially with non-finance teams Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines in a fast-moving environment Excellent attention to detail Next Steps We've been candidates too so we know how frustrating it is if you don't hear back from a job application. We'd love to respond to everyone, however given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, we simply can't get back to every application - We know that's not what you want to hear but we hope you'll understand? Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and if you haven't heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you, however if you do not wish to remain on our database, please let us know and we will obviously remove you. Alternatively, feel free to contact us for a chat.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Kenny Recruit are actively recruiting a Management Accountant/Business Partner to join a highly reputable healthcare company. The company has been built through acquisition and organic growth from its first site in London to 45 services in South-East England. Recently acquired by new investors, they have a clear growth strategy to grow within existing markets and expand out to new geographies over the next 3-4 years. They currently support 300 individuals and have 900 staff with an ambition to grow through organic expansion and acquisition to 90 sites+. This position will be a pivotal role for the Finance team in a business which is embarking on its growth journey. The role will report into the Group Financial Controller and will develop key relationships with the finance and operations/ non-finance teams at all levels. The role will provide insightful management information and analysis to the business to ensure performance delivery and effective commercial decision making. Key skills to the role are strong communication, excellent presentation and reporting, high attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset. You will have a passion for developing new ways of working and using technology to enhance working processes and relevant information. Pay: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits, including study support and 25 days holiday Location: North London (Islington) - 3 days per week in the office Working hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm. Key Duties Prepare and review monthly management accounts/ information and KPIs at regional level with support from the transactional finance team Work closely with regional (operations) teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of meaningful financial information Provide meaningful information and analysis as required and work collaboratively with the wider non-finance teams including Support office teams (HR/ Property/ IT/ Commercial) Present meaningful insights and analysis at regular (monthly) performance reviews with the wider team - including variance analysis (vs Budget/ LYR), trends and clear commentary Educate and support home managers as required on controllable P&L drivers and KPIs to ensure performance delivery Ensure 'financial' presence in the field on a regular basis to audit, train and work with senior operations teams Ensure strong governance and control is in place over client monies and cash management at homes Challenge the numbers appropriately and develop strategies to deliver regional/ home level Ebitda Take ownership for the relevant regional/ entity level financial accounts, including Balance Sheet reconciliations as required Adopt and use the finance/ operational systems to optimise output delivery and identify trends from the data Assist and support the Group Financial Controller as required on the roll out of financial projects, including implementation of new systems and best practice Work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager to ensure consistent information is being used for budgeting, forecasting and FP&A purpose and support the budgeting and forecasting processes as required Support the Year End group audit process as required Work collaboratively with the transactional finance team to continually improve underlying the financial accounting and provide senior finance leadership accordingly Evolve financial controls processes and develop best practice with the wider team Skills/Experience/Requirements: Qualified or part-qualified Accountant Several years' experience in a Management Accountant or business facing Finance Analyst role Ambitious and driven with a proactive approach Capable of identifying problems with the passion and ability to resolve Capable of providing challenge to the numbers to drive decision making and performance Strong team player and leadership skills Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical and communication skills especially with non-finance teams Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines in a fast-moving environment Excellent attention to detail Next Steps We've been candidates too so we know how frustrating it is if you don't hear back from a job application. We'd love to respond to everyone, however given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, we simply can't get back to every application - We know that's not what you want to hear but we hope you'll understand? Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and if you haven't heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you, however if you do not wish to remain on our database, please let us know and we will obviously remove you. Alternatively, feel free to contact us for a chat.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. You'll be someone with: Industry or practice qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience Solid accounting knowledge with previous experience within accounts preparation and outsourced accounting Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Good knowledge of corporation tax, income tax, VAT, PAYE, company secretarial procedures and applications Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and use of all standard in house packages You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business . We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture . From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n it counts so they can share ideas and help one another . At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work . We know that c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. You'll be someone with: Industry or practice qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience Solid accounting knowledge with previous experience within accounts preparation and outsourced accounting Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Good knowledge of corporation tax, income tax, VAT, PAYE, company secretarial procedures and applications Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and use of all standard in house packages You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business . We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture . From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n it counts so they can share ideas and help one another . At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work . We know that c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Introduction This is an exciting opportunity to join Product Group Finance and be a part of the BBC's digital future. The BBC vision is to be the world's first global digital, public service media organisation. The finance team will play a pivotal role in delivering this vision. We are seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join our team on a twelve month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate is a talented individual with strong analytical experience who is able to work at a fast pace and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills. The individual needs to be adaptable to change and comfortable working in an environment of uncertainty. We are a small team so you'll get lots of opportunities to learn new skills and gain relevant experience in a broad range of areas. Experience of using a data visualisation and analytics tool (eg. Power BI, Tableau) and working in a digital environment would be beneficial. Finance Business Analysts (FBAs) support the BBC in driving best value from the licence fee within each business area. FBAs will focus on forward-looking, large scale and/or high-impact commercial and investment decisions and support effective financial planning within their area. They will work alongside Finance Business Partners delivering financial and business analysis to help solve key business problems, progress local projects and initiatives and influence business decisions. The nature of the team means the role will regularly be dealing with senior stakeholders and cut across different parts of the organisation. There is a strong focus on the development of team members, ensuring people work on a diverse range of projects, gain excellent senior exposure and take advantage of opportunities for both on- and off-the-job development. Main Responsibilities As a Finance Business Analyst , you will: Own and deliver high quality financial and business analysis with options and recommendations to solve business problems and to influence and challenge business decisions Analyse financial and non-financial data, performance, risks and issues to identify underlying business trends or themes that need to be addressed, sharing external and BBC wide knowledge and good practice Deliver high quality supporting papers, reports, briefing notes (as required) across all work areas, for sharing and discussion with the Finance Business Partner / Finance Director / Senior Management or Divisional and Departmental Boards Promote and deliver improvements through identifying and recommending opportunities for efficiencies and value generation Build and develop strong relationships with key business and finance stakeholders and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships across the Finance community Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of the different business areas, including their underlying cost drivers and key strategic challenges and opportunities Referencing and championing external and BBC-wide knowledge of best practice in financial analysis, ways of working and commercial performance Are you the right candidate? We have a strong track record of developing individuals at all stages of their career - from newly qualified accountants, to those looking to change direction, and those returning to work after a career break. A professional accounting qualification e.g ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification would be preferable. Whatever stage your career is at, what's important is that you can demonstrate your experience in most of the following areas: Analytical skills - ability to collate and interpret complex data in Excel, and to translate and simplify this analysis in PowerPoint or a data visualisation tool (eg. Power BI, Tableau) - ultimately driving and influencing decision making Problem solving - identifying key objectives and resolving challenges on a timely basis; communicating next steps to ensure management take informed decisions Task management - scoping of work from the outset, establishing clear timelines and milestones, and prioritising/escalating issues to ensure timely delivery Relationships - building strong relationships and influencing a broad range of stakeholders, including those in executive leadership positions Drive and resilience - team members should be able to manage their own work, run projects independently, and keep stakeholders appraised of progress Development - clarity about your career direction and a desire to progress in the business and take on challenging projects to develop yourself and others Industry knowledge - either experience working in the media sector, or a keen interest and ability to discuss its trends, direction of travel, and relevance to the BBC Please note this is not a technical Business Analyst role. Package Description Band: D Contract type: Twelve month fixed term staff contract Location: can be based role in any of the following main hubs (London, Salford, Cardiff, Glasgow), with some flexibility - i.e. hybrid working Job Title: In house title is Finance Business Analyst Salary: anticipated range is £50,000 to £55,000pa (plus London Weighting £5,164 if London based), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days annual leave (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About The BBC We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction This is an exciting opportunity to join Product Group Finance and be a part of the BBC's digital future. The BBC vision is to be the world's first global digital, public service media organisation. The finance team will play a pivotal role in delivering this vision. We are seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join our team on a twelve month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate is a talented individual with strong analytical experience who is able to work at a fast pace and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills. The individual needs to be adaptable to change and comfortable working in an environment of uncertainty. We are a small team so you'll get lots of opportunities to learn new skills and gain relevant experience in a broad range of areas. Experience of using a data visualisation and analytics tool (eg. Power BI, Tableau) and working in a digital environment would be beneficial. Finance Business Analysts (FBAs) support the BBC in driving best value from the licence fee within each business area. FBAs will focus on forward-looking, large scale and/or high-impact commercial and investment decisions and support effective financial planning within their area. They will work alongside Finance Business Partners delivering financial and business analysis to help solve key business problems, progress local projects and initiatives and influence business decisions. The nature of the team means the role will regularly be dealing with senior stakeholders and cut across different parts of the organisation. There is a strong focus on the development of team members, ensuring people work on a diverse range of projects, gain excellent senior exposure and take advantage of opportunities for both on- and off-the-job development. Main Responsibilities As a Finance Business Analyst , you will: Own and deliver high quality financial and business analysis with options and recommendations to solve business problems and to influence and challenge business decisions Analyse financial and non-financial data, performance, risks and issues to identify underlying business trends or themes that need to be addressed, sharing external and BBC wide knowledge and good practice Deliver high quality supporting papers, reports, briefing notes (as required) across all work areas, for sharing and discussion with the Finance Business Partner / Finance Director / Senior Management or Divisional and Departmental Boards Promote and deliver improvements through identifying and recommending opportunities for efficiencies and value generation Build and develop strong relationships with key business and finance stakeholders and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships across the Finance community Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of the different business areas, including their underlying cost drivers and key strategic challenges and opportunities Referencing and championing external and BBC-wide knowledge of best practice in financial analysis, ways of working and commercial performance Are you the right candidate? We have a strong track record of developing individuals at all stages of their career - from newly qualified accountants, to those looking to change direction, and those returning to work after a career break. A professional accounting qualification e.g ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification would be preferable. Whatever stage your career is at, what's important is that you can demonstrate your experience in most of the following areas: Analytical skills - ability to collate and interpret complex data in Excel, and to translate and simplify this analysis in PowerPoint or a data visualisation tool (eg. Power BI, Tableau) - ultimately driving and influencing decision making Problem solving - identifying key objectives and resolving challenges on a timely basis; communicating next steps to ensure management take informed decisions Task management - scoping of work from the outset, establishing clear timelines and milestones, and prioritising/escalating issues to ensure timely delivery Relationships - building strong relationships and influencing a broad range of stakeholders, including those in executive leadership positions Drive and resilience - team members should be able to manage their own work, run projects independently, and keep stakeholders appraised of progress Development - clarity about your career direction and a desire to progress in the business and take on challenging projects to develop yourself and others Industry knowledge - either experience working in the media sector, or a keen interest and ability to discuss its trends, direction of travel, and relevance to the BBC Please note this is not a technical Business Analyst role. Package Description Band: D Contract type: Twelve month fixed term staff contract Location: can be based role in any of the following main hubs (London, Salford, Cardiff, Glasgow), with some flexibility - i.e. hybrid working Job Title: In house title is Finance Business Analyst Salary: anticipated range is £50,000 to £55,000pa (plus London Weighting £5,164 if London based), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days annual leave (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About The BBC We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click
Salary Package Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Cardiff (one / two days per week in our office.) Closing Date: 26/02/2024 Due to the hybrid nature of the teams, we require the successful candidate to be based in one of the above BBC offices to work from the office one / two days per week Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 25 days' annual leave (based on full time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch so we can support you. Job Introduction The purpose of this role is to ensure that the overall performance of SAP Finance applications and supporting/peripheral applications meets business requirements. The role will provide detailed system expertise, technical support and knowledge to both service delivery and business change functions ensuring dependencies and relationships between all associated systems are understood, maintained and can be communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, integration, commissioning, test, and in some cases operation of systems, and for collaboration to continuously improve the planning and delivery process. Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. Main Responsibilities Systems Management: Be the systems specialist for Finance modules of SAP ECC and other Finance related Systems. Lead on requirements gathering with the business process owners and stakeholders, analyse and present solution options that align with BBC Engineering strategies. Work with the Systems Owner to ensure system performance (KPI's) are continuously improved, inputting into the systems roadmap, identifying risks and providing risk mitigations. System Architecture: Responsible for ensuring systems design and architecture is fit for purpose, including disaster recovery architecture. Project Engagement: Responsible for providing technical consultancy to project delivery and development teams, procurement, service design and change management teams. Responsible for providing technical expertise to project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project Working with project & service delivery teams responsible for the commissioning and acceptance ensuring new installations/services are fit for purpose, supportable, and are built against agreed specification and installation standards. Change, Configuration and Release Management: Responsible for minor/major software and hardware upgrades, ensuring that change management procedures are followed working alongside the teams responsible for UAT, testing and deployment of upgrades into the production environment. Incident Management: Responsible for the resolution of escalated incidents from frontline support teams and assisting with the command & control for major incident and service outages. Problem Management: Responsible for Problem Management for systems assigned, ensuring that known issues and workarounds are documented and input into a Known Error Database. Non Functional Requirements: Responsible for ensuring systems align with BBC's non-functional requirements including accessibility, performance, disaster recovery and security. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with current safety legislation and BBC safety policies, security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the task. Knowledge Management: Responsible for the production of technical documentation, ensuring quality and accuracy. Responsible for assessing and inputting into the design and delivery of training for systems under ownership ensuring support teams can be appropriately trained. 3rd Party Suppliers: Responsible for building effective relationships with system vendors to ensure that reported incidents and problems are resolved within agreed resolution times set in service contracts. Are you the right candidate? Essential Detailed Knowledge of SAP Financials including: FI - General Ledger (New GL) FI - Asset Accounting/Lease Accounting (CLM) FI - Taxes FI - Accounts Payable FI - Accounts Receivable FI - Cash & Banking (including Treasury) CO - Project Systems including WIP CO - Profit Centre Accounting CO - Cost Centre Accounting Detailed Integration Knowledge with SAP MM/SD/BW/HR Financial background - Accountancy or demonstrable finance related experience Experience in managing a complex technical systems/environment Experienced in managing conflicting demands in situations of pressure where priorities are rapidly changing Experience of having to communicate clearly with a range of people at different levels of the organisation and explain and discuss technical issues using a range of styles, tools and techniques Authoritative knowledge of security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the role Experience in working with 3rd party suppliers Experience of providing a high quality service in a demanding customer service environment Experience of relationship management Experience of technology projects including business change deliverables Substantial experience gained in a technology environment Worked on the full project lifecycle Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and drive delivery to time and budget whilst minimising risk Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and IT skills Able to effectively work in a dispersed and varied team, showing evidence of dealing with complex technical issues, dealing with multiple priorities, managing conflict and using influencing skills to ensure that projects / assignments are properly commissioned and delivered into the business Able to deliver to deadlines and demonstrate resilience to ensure the correct technical solution is selected with a full understanding of the costs, timescales and risk involved Expertise in translating project, user and product requirements into technical solutions Desirable Experience of working with BW, BO Dashboards, BODS or BPC Experience of working with Ariba or Opentext VIM Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) Knowledge of ITIL standards and the principles of service support and delivery Knowledge of change and configuration management procedures Experience of designing and delivering training Understanding of a complex global SAP landscape - including interfaces i.e. payroll, expenses, banking etc Experience of implementing SAP Finance end to end solutions Knowledge and experience of Finance/SAP best practices Knowledge of SAP security and authorisations Solution orientated and problem solving Experience in the media sector or broadcast environment About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Salary Package Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Cardiff (one / two days per week in our office.) Closing Date: 26/02/2024 Due to the hybrid nature of the teams, we require the successful candidate to be based in one of the above BBC offices to work from the office one / two days per week Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 25 days' annual leave (based on full time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch so we can support you. Job Introduction The purpose of this role is to ensure that the overall performance of SAP Finance applications and supporting/peripheral applications meets business requirements. The role will provide detailed system expertise, technical support and knowledge to both service delivery and business change functions ensuring dependencies and relationships between all associated systems are understood, maintained and can be communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, integration, commissioning, test, and in some cases operation of systems, and for collaboration to continuously improve the planning and delivery process. Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. Main Responsibilities Systems Management: Be the systems specialist for Finance modules of SAP ECC and other Finance related Systems. Lead on requirements gathering with the business process owners and stakeholders, analyse and present solution options that align with BBC Engineering strategies. Work with the Systems Owner to ensure system performance (KPI's) are continuously improved, inputting into the systems roadmap, identifying risks and providing risk mitigations. System Architecture: Responsible for ensuring systems design and architecture is fit for purpose, including disaster recovery architecture. Project Engagement: Responsible for providing technical consultancy to project delivery and development teams, procurement, service design and change management teams. Responsible for providing technical expertise to project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project Working with project & service delivery teams responsible for the commissioning and acceptance ensuring new installations/services are fit for purpose, supportable, and are built against agreed specification and installation standards. Change, Configuration and Release Management: Responsible for minor/major software and hardware upgrades, ensuring that change management procedures are followed working alongside the teams responsible for UAT, testing and deployment of upgrades into the production environment. Incident Management: Responsible for the resolution of escalated incidents from frontline support teams and assisting with the command & control for major incident and service outages. Problem Management: Responsible for Problem Management for systems assigned, ensuring that known issues and workarounds are documented and input into a Known Error Database. Non Functional Requirements: Responsible for ensuring systems align with BBC's non-functional requirements including accessibility, performance, disaster recovery and security. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with current safety legislation and BBC safety policies, security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the task. Knowledge Management: Responsible for the production of technical documentation, ensuring quality and accuracy. Responsible for assessing and inputting into the design and delivery of training for systems under ownership ensuring support teams can be appropriately trained. 3rd Party Suppliers: Responsible for building effective relationships with system vendors to ensure that reported incidents and problems are resolved within agreed resolution times set in service contracts. Are you the right candidate? Essential Detailed Knowledge of SAP Financials including: FI - General Ledger (New GL) FI - Asset Accounting/Lease Accounting (CLM) FI - Taxes FI - Accounts Payable FI - Accounts Receivable FI - Cash & Banking (including Treasury) CO - Project Systems including WIP CO - Profit Centre Accounting CO - Cost Centre Accounting Detailed Integration Knowledge with SAP MM/SD/BW/HR Financial background - Accountancy or demonstrable finance related experience Experience in managing a complex technical systems/environment Experienced in managing conflicting demands in situations of pressure where priorities are rapidly changing Experience of having to communicate clearly with a range of people at different levels of the organisation and explain and discuss technical issues using a range of styles, tools and techniques Authoritative knowledge of security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the role Experience in working with 3rd party suppliers Experience of providing a high quality service in a demanding customer service environment Experience of relationship management Experience of technology projects including business change deliverables Substantial experience gained in a technology environment Worked on the full project lifecycle Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and drive delivery to time and budget whilst minimising risk Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and IT skills Able to effectively work in a dispersed and varied team, showing evidence of dealing with complex technical issues, dealing with multiple priorities, managing conflict and using influencing skills to ensure that projects / assignments are properly commissioned and delivered into the business Able to deliver to deadlines and demonstrate resilience to ensure the correct technical solution is selected with a full understanding of the costs, timescales and risk involved Expertise in translating project, user and product requirements into technical solutions Desirable Experience of working with BW, BO Dashboards, BODS or BPC Experience of working with Ariba or Opentext VIM Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) Knowledge of ITIL standards and the principles of service support and delivery Knowledge of change and configuration management procedures Experience of designing and delivering training Understanding of a complex global SAP landscape - including interfaces i.e. payroll, expenses, banking etc Experience of implementing SAP Finance end to end solutions Knowledge and experience of Finance/SAP best practices Knowledge of SAP security and authorisations Solution orientated and problem solving Experience in the media sector or broadcast environment About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people, with a local presence in 27 countries. We have an opportunity for a Senior Syndicate Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting function within the Corporate Reporting team. The Corporate Reporting team are accountable for ensuring the integrity of the financial results and providing the business narrative over the balance sheet and P&L. Your new role As a Senior Syndicate Accountant, you will play a key role in accounting and reporting activities within the Syndicate team and ensure the accuracy and consistency of underlying data. You will be liaising with both external and internal stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Reviewing and challenging the Syndicate underwriting results, working closely with the Finance Business Partners. Review the reserves in conjunction with the Actuarial Department to ensure completeness and accuracy. Producing commentary for senior management around the Syndicate results, reviewing late adjustments, bridging analysis, group balance sheet analytics and COB reviews on a quarterly basis. Overseeing and providing data into the annual Statement of Actuarial Opinion (SAO), UK Tax and US Level II returns. Involvement in producing the Lloyd's QMA and QMB quarterly returns. Assist in the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation and posting of underwriting and non-underwriting journals for the Lloyd's Syndicates for submission to the (Re) / Insurance Finance Director, senior European (EO) management and Group. Ensure the statutory books and records are properly maintained in accordance with QBE Accounting policies and market best practice and the balance sheet appropriately reflects the Syndicate position. Assist on ad hoc tasks in the wider reporting team. For example Statutory Accounts, Review of other QBE company results and submission. Assist on Projects impacting Financial Reporting About you Qualified Accountant (ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience of working in a complex financial services environment. Recent or current experience of working as an Accountant Strong financial accounting background with experience of reviewing Insurance Underwriting results preferable. Familiarity with Oracle and TM1 would be desirable but not essential Experienced MS Excel user (pivots, if statements, lookups and experience of working with large amounts of data) and other MS Office applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working for a Syndicate or Company Insurance Accounting team would be desirable Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ). About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people, with a local presence in 27 countries. We have an opportunity for a Senior Syndicate Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting function within the Corporate Reporting team. The Corporate Reporting team are accountable for ensuring the integrity of the financial results and providing the business narrative over the balance sheet and P&L. Your new role As a Senior Syndicate Accountant, you will play a key role in accounting and reporting activities within the Syndicate team and ensure the accuracy and consistency of underlying data. You will be liaising with both external and internal stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Reviewing and challenging the Syndicate underwriting results, working closely with the Finance Business Partners. Review the reserves in conjunction with the Actuarial Department to ensure completeness and accuracy. Producing commentary for senior management around the Syndicate results, reviewing late adjustments, bridging analysis, group balance sheet analytics and COB reviews on a quarterly basis. Overseeing and providing data into the annual Statement of Actuarial Opinion (SAO), UK Tax and US Level II returns. Involvement in producing the Lloyd's QMA and QMB quarterly returns. Assist in the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation and posting of underwriting and non-underwriting journals for the Lloyd's Syndicates for submission to the (Re) / Insurance Finance Director, senior European (EO) management and Group. Ensure the statutory books and records are properly maintained in accordance with QBE Accounting policies and market best practice and the balance sheet appropriately reflects the Syndicate position. Assist on ad hoc tasks in the wider reporting team. For example Statutory Accounts, Review of other QBE company results and submission. Assist on Projects impacting Financial Reporting About you Qualified Accountant (ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience of working in a complex financial services environment. Recent or current experience of working as an Accountant Strong financial accounting background with experience of reviewing Insurance Underwriting results preferable. Familiarity with Oracle and TM1 would be desirable but not essential Experienced MS Excel user (pivots, if statements, lookups and experience of working with large amounts of data) and other MS Office applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working for a Syndicate or Company Insurance Accounting team would be desirable Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ). About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Company Description Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group,with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses. We provide an award-winning service for our clients by employing the best people. Join us on our mission to place the power of good advice into more hands because we believe that everyone deserves access to good advice, regardless of where theyre at in their financial journey. An exceptional track record of growth and innovation is driven by our core values of:Personal,offering advice based on a true understanding of what matters to our clients;Partnership, working with our clients in a joined-up, collaborative way; andPerformance, demonstrating a breadth and depth of advice expertise to deliver first-class results. Read more about us and available career opportunities here: Wealth, accountancy and business advisory services Evelyn Partners Careers Evelyn Partners Job Description To assist in the provision of the internal partner tax services and employment tax advice to the Group. (For the avoidance of doubt, this is role does not involve interaction with external clients.) Tasks related to completion of tax returns for individuals, trusts and LLPs, including, but not limited to: Drafting returns to a high standard; Prioritising own workload; Organisation of source data; Preparing accurate and clear working papers; Accurate input to system; Efficient use of Excel and other software as appropriate. Highlighting technical points which require additional consideration by senior colleagues and, when requested, assist in technical research and/or drafting technical advice. Partner Tax Payments & Reserving Assist in annual review of partner tax reserving and calculation of adjustments; Assist in preparation of partner tax payment instructions such that all tax payments are made promptly and correctly; Client administration Ensure all files are kept in good order and trackers are up to date; Ensure all controls, e.g. review sheets, are complied with and appropriately filed; Assist with budgeting and billing process; Assist with Group employment tax matters including: Group Taxs overview of the P11D and PAYE settlement processes (which are run within the wider Group Finance team); the tax implications and reporting requirements around short term business visitors and internationally mobile employees; considering implications of changes in legislation and interpretations; ad hoc queries. Assist in assessing risk and implementing controls to manage risk in line with the Groups risk appetite Assist in maintaining up-to- date procedure notes Assist with ad hoc projects as required Qualifications Key Skills and Experience Experience gained within the profession and/or financial services, including experience of managing own workload; Technical knowledge of private client tax, including income tax, capital gains tax and at least basic inheritance tax essential and this will be expected to increase over time; Knowledge of partnership tax and employment tax matters desirable, but not essential if willing to learn and develop in these areas; High standard of written and verbal communication with a sense of client service; Willing to learn and adapt to new legislation and practices; Good planning and organising skills, to ensure that all deadlines are met and that all data received is properly processed; The ability to be client focused and remember importance of service to client, especially on routine matters; Must be a team player with the ability to work within the group and department as a whole to provide an excellent service to the clients; Professional Qualifications Strong relevant academic background or experience and/or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA/Equivalent) and/or Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). Additional Information As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependant) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. 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May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group,with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses. We provide an award-winning service for our clients by employing the best people. Join us on our mission to place the power of good advice into more hands because we believe that everyone deserves access to good advice, regardless of where theyre at in their financial journey. An exceptional track record of growth and innovation is driven by our core values of:Personal,offering advice based on a true understanding of what matters to our clients;Partnership, working with our clients in a joined-up, collaborative way; andPerformance, demonstrating a breadth and depth of advice expertise to deliver first-class results. Read more about us and available career opportunities here: Wealth, accountancy and business advisory services Evelyn Partners Careers Evelyn Partners Job Description To assist in the provision of the internal partner tax services and employment tax advice to the Group. (For the avoidance of doubt, this is role does not involve interaction with external clients.) Tasks related to completion of tax returns for individuals, trusts and LLPs, including, but not limited to: Drafting returns to a high standard; Prioritising own workload; Organisation of source data; Preparing accurate and clear working papers; Accurate input to system; Efficient use of Excel and other software as appropriate. Highlighting technical points which require additional consideration by senior colleagues and, when requested, assist in technical research and/or drafting technical advice. Partner Tax Payments & Reserving Assist in annual review of partner tax reserving and calculation of adjustments; Assist in preparation of partner tax payment instructions such that all tax payments are made promptly and correctly; Client administration Ensure all files are kept in good order and trackers are up to date; Ensure all controls, e.g. review sheets, are complied with and appropriately filed; Assist with budgeting and billing process; Assist with Group employment tax matters including: Group Taxs overview of the P11D and PAYE settlement processes (which are run within the wider Group Finance team); the tax implications and reporting requirements around short term business visitors and internationally mobile employees; considering implications of changes in legislation and interpretations; ad hoc queries. Assist in assessing risk and implementing controls to manage risk in line with the Groups risk appetite Assist in maintaining up-to- date procedure notes Assist with ad hoc projects as required Qualifications Key Skills and Experience Experience gained within the profession and/or financial services, including experience of managing own workload; Technical knowledge of private client tax, including income tax, capital gains tax and at least basic inheritance tax essential and this will be expected to increase over time; Knowledge of partnership tax and employment tax matters desirable, but not essential if willing to learn and develop in these areas; High standard of written and verbal communication with a sense of client service; Willing to learn and adapt to new legislation and practices; Good planning and organising skills, to ensure that all deadlines are met and that all data received is properly processed; The ability to be client focused and remember importance of service to client, especially on routine matters; Must be a team player with the ability to work within the group and department as a whole to provide an excellent service to the clients; Professional Qualifications Strong relevant academic background or experience and/or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA/Equivalent) and/or Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). Additional Information As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependant) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. 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Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Experience in a senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to clients subject to audit. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Experience in the use of Caseware and/or other relevant accounts production software You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Experience in a senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to clients subject to audit. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Experience in the use of Caseware and/or other relevant accounts production software You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Profile Summary: Manage the Middle Office Accounting to the growing Community Housing strategy. The team consists of two Senior Analysts. Foster a partnership between Client Operations, wider Middle Office, other areas of PCO, Service Providers and the Community Housing investment team. Ensure effective control oversight across Client Operations and support the control environment across the wider Middle Office as appropriate. Provide support and take an active leadership role across broader team as appropriate Ensure a strong fund service provider governance framework is operated Solutions focus to ensure team can adapt to support change and manage operational risk for increased complexity. Particularly focusing on new business Represent Middle Office internally to ensure that the business needs are met efficiently and on a timely basis, and externally to clients and service providers Responsibilities: Apply strong accounting skills and knowledge to the Community Housing strategy investing in the development of UK affordable and social housing. Ownership - key point of contact on issues relating to Service Providers, and issues relating to Client Operations Problem solving - Support own team and wider team in resolving issues that arise during the course of business Strategic - Promote the evolution of the control model for Client Operations. Continue to develop the SPM function as a closely integrated part of Product Control & Accounting and the wider Middle Office. Collaboration - Work collaboratively with the key stakeholders across the firm to build strong working relationships Influence & Communication - Persuade and influence key stakeholders within the PCO organisation. Ensure clear and accurate delivery of key messages to Boards and Management Change/initiative - support the wider PCO team in partnering with service providers to manage change. Support the evolution of operating model to cater for new mandates. Identify and appropriately address operational risk increase stemming from expanding business needs Management - ensure strong understanding of the control environment and governance frameworks by all reports. Empower team members to deliver to a high standard Manage the operating model, motivate, train, and manage team members (particularly direct reports but others as appropriate) involved in Service Provider Management & in Client Operations tasks on day to day basis Build out analysis tools/techniques strategically as well as support the ad-hoc needs of management/the business Support the wider Middle Office in performance of its role, in particular providing expertise, oversight, and scrutiny to others Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key service providers. Own/operate certain deliverables, as part of the wider Product Control & Accounting function as required Ensure processes are performed to a high quality and strive for continuous improvement Understand the business risks and ensure that an appropriate control environment exists Monitor and evidence the effectiveness of this control environment to interested parties. Where errors and incidents do occur (internally or externally) ensure that they are responded to effectively, escalated appropriately and captured within relevant governance processes Key Skills & Experience: Strong knowledge of UK real estate and accounting. Ability to utilise this knowledge in a hands-on operational environment Background in Middle Office Fund Accounting with exposure to complex operational processes Strong focus on management of operational risk Ability to manage relationships and articulate to both senior internal stakeholders and to clients Able to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and meet tight deadlines Excellent communication, coordination skills and experience in collaborative change management environment Strong team player, but also self-directed and able to take initiative Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact . Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Profile Summary: Manage the Middle Office Accounting to the growing Community Housing strategy. The team consists of two Senior Analysts. Foster a partnership between Client Operations, wider Middle Office, other areas of PCO, Service Providers and the Community Housing investment team. Ensure effective control oversight across Client Operations and support the control environment across the wider Middle Office as appropriate. Provide support and take an active leadership role across broader team as appropriate Ensure a strong fund service provider governance framework is operated Solutions focus to ensure team can adapt to support change and manage operational risk for increased complexity. Particularly focusing on new business Represent Middle Office internally to ensure that the business needs are met efficiently and on a timely basis, and externally to clients and service providers Responsibilities: Apply strong accounting skills and knowledge to the Community Housing strategy investing in the development of UK affordable and social housing. Ownership - key point of contact on issues relating to Service Providers, and issues relating to Client Operations Problem solving - Support own team and wider team in resolving issues that arise during the course of business Strategic - Promote the evolution of the control model for Client Operations. Continue to develop the SPM function as a closely integrated part of Product Control & Accounting and the wider Middle Office. Collaboration - Work collaboratively with the key stakeholders across the firm to build strong working relationships Influence & Communication - Persuade and influence key stakeholders within the PCO organisation. Ensure clear and accurate delivery of key messages to Boards and Management Change/initiative - support the wider PCO team in partnering with service providers to manage change. Support the evolution of operating model to cater for new mandates. Identify and appropriately address operational risk increase stemming from expanding business needs Management - ensure strong understanding of the control environment and governance frameworks by all reports. Empower team members to deliver to a high standard Manage the operating model, motivate, train, and manage team members (particularly direct reports but others as appropriate) involved in Service Provider Management & in Client Operations tasks on day to day basis Build out analysis tools/techniques strategically as well as support the ad-hoc needs of management/the business Support the wider Middle Office in performance of its role, in particular providing expertise, oversight, and scrutiny to others Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key service providers. Own/operate certain deliverables, as part of the wider Product Control & Accounting function as required Ensure processes are performed to a high quality and strive for continuous improvement Understand the business risks and ensure that an appropriate control environment exists Monitor and evidence the effectiveness of this control environment to interested parties. Where errors and incidents do occur (internally or externally) ensure that they are responded to effectively, escalated appropriately and captured within relevant governance processes Key Skills & Experience: Strong knowledge of UK real estate and accounting. Ability to utilise this knowledge in a hands-on operational environment Background in Middle Office Fund Accounting with exposure to complex operational processes Strong focus on management of operational risk Ability to manage relationships and articulate to both senior internal stakeholders and to clients Able to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and meet tight deadlines Excellent communication, coordination skills and experience in collaborative change management environment Strong team player, but also self-directed and able to take initiative Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact . Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed As an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and be required to work closely with and support more senior members of the team in the timely delivery of services. Services you can expect to fall within your portfolio are the review of year-end statutory accounts compliance and liaising with the necessary audit teams (both BDO and non-BDO) as well as any ad-hoc advisory services requested. You will determine resource requirements to service your portfolio, monitor progress against budget and time-frames, review work of more junior members of staff and resolve issues prior to Manager or Partner review. You will work independently and be accountable for the delivery of the project to the Manager or Partner for review, being the first point of contact for our clients and auditors throughout the project. In addition to accounting capabilities, you will have a rounded business knowledge, able to analyse client data, make recommendations and talk credibly to clients on the issues they face. In this role you will have a key role in the development of our team, promoting BDO values and providing performance feedback. As an Assistant Manager you will have direct reports whom you will support with performance, development and wellbeing. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant ACA, CA or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Experience in a trainee or senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to ambitious entreprenuerial businesses. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed As an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and be required to work closely with and support more senior members of the team in the timely delivery of services. Services you can expect to fall within your portfolio are the review of year-end statutory accounts compliance and liaising with the necessary audit teams (both BDO and non-BDO) as well as any ad-hoc advisory services requested. You will determine resource requirements to service your portfolio, monitor progress against budget and time-frames, review work of more junior members of staff and resolve issues prior to Manager or Partner review. You will work independently and be accountable for the delivery of the project to the Manager or Partner for review, being the first point of contact for our clients and auditors throughout the project. In addition to accounting capabilities, you will have a rounded business knowledge, able to analyse client data, make recommendations and talk credibly to clients on the issues they face. In this role you will have a key role in the development of our team, promoting BDO values and providing performance feedback. As an Assistant Manager you will have direct reports whom you will support with performance, development and wellbeing. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant ACA, CA or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Experience in a trainee or senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to ambitious entreprenuerial businesses. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
We're looking for a Finance Manager, Financial Accounts (Qualified Accountant) to join us in Bradford. This is hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote. As part of the continued growth and diversification of our Financial Accounts team at Liberty Shared Services (LSS), as we go through an exciting period of expansion and change, we are looking for additional Finance Managers to lead teams, workstreams and projects across various group Operating Companies and external brands. As a Finance Manager, you will a Qualified Accountant report to a Senior Finance Manager, supporting and working closely with our teams in Bradford and across the wider business, to deliver accurate reporting and analysis to internal and external stakeholders across the Liberty Global Footprint. Financial Accounts are responsible for developing and delivering financial accounting activity, which includes debt, interest, derivatives, and share-based compensation, as well as preparing comprehensive financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other statutory requirements. There has never been a better time to join Liberty Global. We're a dynamic, high-growth and tech-led group of businesses, where as a Finance Manager, Management Accounts you would be ideally suited with proven post-qualification experience and a desire to develop your career with a global market leader. What will you be doing? You will manage below-the-operating-profit-line activities (BOCF), including debt, interest (external and inter-group), derivatives, restructuring, and share-based compensation. Whilst handling holding company accounts, cash accounting, fixed assets, and leases accounting, you will also perform group consolidation and foreign exchange/CTA accounting. You will prepare accurate monthly and quarterly results in line with group accounting policy and Internal Control/SOX requirements, and deliver financial information for external reporting requirements. Conducting month-end balance sheet analysis and reporting, you will also ensure balance sheet governance, integrity, and assurance. You will improve internal efficiencies and output quality through process enhancements and collaboration with internal and external teams, with a focus on tactical and strategic use of technology for automation and digitization. We tend to look for people with: Proven as a Finance Manager, Qualified Accountant, or Audit Manager with Financial Accounts experience. Professional Accountancy qualification (ACA; ACCA etc) and either newly qualified or with a degree of post qualified experience. Coaching and development of less experienced finance and accounting colleagues. Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS. Experience of working within large complex corporate structures, whilst managing key stakeholder relationships and delivering to deadlines. High attention to detail with the ability to prepare and review timetables, plans and performance metrics accurately, and identify and drive the resolution of errors or issues. Strong excel skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Financial systems skills (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion/HFM). What's in it for you? Competitive salary 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team _ Who we are: _ We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond. We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we're keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person
May 01, 2024
Full time
We're looking for a Finance Manager, Financial Accounts (Qualified Accountant) to join us in Bradford. This is hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote. As part of the continued growth and diversification of our Financial Accounts team at Liberty Shared Services (LSS), as we go through an exciting period of expansion and change, we are looking for additional Finance Managers to lead teams, workstreams and projects across various group Operating Companies and external brands. As a Finance Manager, you will a Qualified Accountant report to a Senior Finance Manager, supporting and working closely with our teams in Bradford and across the wider business, to deliver accurate reporting and analysis to internal and external stakeholders across the Liberty Global Footprint. Financial Accounts are responsible for developing and delivering financial accounting activity, which includes debt, interest, derivatives, and share-based compensation, as well as preparing comprehensive financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other statutory requirements. There has never been a better time to join Liberty Global. We're a dynamic, high-growth and tech-led group of businesses, where as a Finance Manager, Management Accounts you would be ideally suited with proven post-qualification experience and a desire to develop your career with a global market leader. What will you be doing? You will manage below-the-operating-profit-line activities (BOCF), including debt, interest (external and inter-group), derivatives, restructuring, and share-based compensation. Whilst handling holding company accounts, cash accounting, fixed assets, and leases accounting, you will also perform group consolidation and foreign exchange/CTA accounting. You will prepare accurate monthly and quarterly results in line with group accounting policy and Internal Control/SOX requirements, and deliver financial information for external reporting requirements. Conducting month-end balance sheet analysis and reporting, you will also ensure balance sheet governance, integrity, and assurance. You will improve internal efficiencies and output quality through process enhancements and collaboration with internal and external teams, with a focus on tactical and strategic use of technology for automation and digitization. We tend to look for people with: Proven as a Finance Manager, Qualified Accountant, or Audit Manager with Financial Accounts experience. Professional Accountancy qualification (ACA; ACCA etc) and either newly qualified or with a degree of post qualified experience. Coaching and development of less experienced finance and accounting colleagues. Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS. Experience of working within large complex corporate structures, whilst managing key stakeholder relationships and delivering to deadlines. High attention to detail with the ability to prepare and review timetables, plans and performance metrics accurately, and identify and drive the resolution of errors or issues. Strong excel skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Financial systems skills (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion/HFM). What's in it for you? Competitive salary 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team _ Who we are: _ We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond. We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we're keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person
Job Title: Head - Finance (Maternity Cover) Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 per annum based upon experience plus comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full time, Fixed Term techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies, and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With 1000 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government, and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy, and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners, and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. In 2023, the group turnover was £9.8m, of which £7.4m was in relation to membership revenue. Key Responsibilities: Management accounts and reporting Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts for techUK and two subsidiary companies including: Accruals and Prepayments Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register Deferred Income Balance Sheet Reconciliations Revenue/Cost Reconciliations and Analysis Maintaining the accuracy of the Purchase and Sales Ledgers Control of project budgets and accounts Background: techUK is home to 2 stakeholder groups which are funded by a mixture of sponsorship and government grants. techUK accounts to their boards for the monies received and paid. techUK also undertakes commercial consulting projects which must be separately accounted for and controlled. Provision of ad hoc management information to support the directors and management Preparation of monthly forecasts Preparation of the annual budgets Year-end statutory reporting Preparation and submission of VAT returns Manage employee compensation including (outsourced) payroll, PMI and pensions provision Management of the companies' financial processes including: Sales Invoicing: Manage the process for sales invoicing ensuring that billing is accurate and complete. Review and process proposed monthly renewals and reconcile against CRM. Review discounts and ensure they are authorised in line with company policy. Ensure credits are properly authorised. Purchase Ledger: Manage the requisition to pay process ensuring that orders are authorised and placed and paid for in line with the company's policies. Management of the company's finance, expense and payslip system You would report into the CFO and have line management responsibility for the accounts admin assistant. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Competencies: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or qualified by experience Essential Knowledge and Experience: Good accounting and bookkeeping knowledge An understanding of accounting systems and related financial systems Management accounting and reporting experience Strong excel skills Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns Minimum 5 years experience in accounts/finance function Desired Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of Business Central accounting package Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. The salary range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000 per annum based upon experience and comprehensive benefits. About techUK techUK is a membership organisation that brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve in collaboration with our sister company TechSkills.org. We collaborate across business, government and stakeholders to fulfil the potential of technology to deliver a stronger society and more sustainable future. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of; Senior Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Management Accounting, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant may also be considered for this role.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Head - Finance (Maternity Cover) Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 per annum based upon experience plus comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full time, Fixed Term techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies, and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With 1000 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government, and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy, and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners, and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. In 2023, the group turnover was £9.8m, of which £7.4m was in relation to membership revenue. Key Responsibilities: Management accounts and reporting Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts for techUK and two subsidiary companies including: Accruals and Prepayments Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register Deferred Income Balance Sheet Reconciliations Revenue/Cost Reconciliations and Analysis Maintaining the accuracy of the Purchase and Sales Ledgers Control of project budgets and accounts Background: techUK is home to 2 stakeholder groups which are funded by a mixture of sponsorship and government grants. techUK accounts to their boards for the monies received and paid. techUK also undertakes commercial consulting projects which must be separately accounted for and controlled. Provision of ad hoc management information to support the directors and management Preparation of monthly forecasts Preparation of the annual budgets Year-end statutory reporting Preparation and submission of VAT returns Manage employee compensation including (outsourced) payroll, PMI and pensions provision Management of the companies' financial processes including: Sales Invoicing: Manage the process for sales invoicing ensuring that billing is accurate and complete. Review and process proposed monthly renewals and reconcile against CRM. Review discounts and ensure they are authorised in line with company policy. Ensure credits are properly authorised. Purchase Ledger: Manage the requisition to pay process ensuring that orders are authorised and placed and paid for in line with the company's policies. Management of the company's finance, expense and payslip system You would report into the CFO and have line management responsibility for the accounts admin assistant. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Competencies: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or qualified by experience Essential Knowledge and Experience: Good accounting and bookkeeping knowledge An understanding of accounting systems and related financial systems Management accounting and reporting experience Strong excel skills Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns Minimum 5 years experience in accounts/finance function Desired Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of Business Central accounting package Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. The salary range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000 per annum based upon experience and comprehensive benefits. About techUK techUK is a membership organisation that brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve in collaboration with our sister company TechSkills.org. We collaborate across business, government and stakeholders to fulfil the potential of technology to deliver a stronger society and more sustainable future. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of; Senior Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Management Accounting, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant may also be considered for this role.
We are currently working exclusively with an international FMCG Group that are seeking to hire a Senior FP&A Manager responsible for commercial project withing the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical adept and commercial minded chartered Accountant to make their first move out of practice and into industry. As the business continues to this role will be at the forefront of addressing these challenges/opportunities from a commercial perspective where you will be responsible for delivering mixture of ad-hoc projects and recurring deliverables. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES You will be responsible for preparing board level presentations to communicate results, forecasts and annual budgets. Accuracy is non-negotiable. Clarity of messaging to explain performance drivers is where you will add value A key focus will be on delivering ad-hoc projects focused on identifying opportunities to optimize our business and drive performance. You will need to be comfortable working cross-functionally, obtaining insights from stakeholders outside of finance. Financial modelling, communication and insightful analytical skills will all be essential Many of your projects will involve working with and presenting to C-Suite Executives and broader Leadership Team In the medium term opportunities would likely arise to broaden experience in other areas of finance, for example Commercial Finance, Operational Finance or Financial Reporting, as interest/opportunity dictates People development is one of our company's core cultural pillars. This is an ideal role for an ambitious and motivated indivdiual looking to develop the next stage of their career Employees at this level have previously been sponsored to complete certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Anaplan (Business Planning software) and for top performers, MBAs REQUIRED CAPABILITIES To be intellectually curious and to have a continuous improvement mindset to own and fix issues identified A willingness to learn about our business, leaving your desk and spending time in a manufacturing environment To be highly analytical and have an ability to draw insight from large data sets To be an excellent communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders To be organized and capable of managing multiple activities simultaneously Strong Excel / Power BI skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1). Technical background preferred (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Maths etc.) Chartered Accountancy, CFA or similar qualification Five years PQE, including time either in an Advisory role such as Transaction Services, Restructuring,Corporate Finance or experience in industry in FP&A or Commercial/Operational Finance WHAT WE OFFER YOU You will be joining a business with an entrepreneurial culture and a flat management structure You will be joining a team that is open, supportive and collegiate We are committed to staff development and career progression (which is on a meritocratic basis) We offer a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, flexible working policies and an industry leading benefits package
May 01, 2024
Full time
We are currently working exclusively with an international FMCG Group that are seeking to hire a Senior FP&A Manager responsible for commercial project withing the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical adept and commercial minded chartered Accountant to make their first move out of practice and into industry. As the business continues to this role will be at the forefront of addressing these challenges/opportunities from a commercial perspective where you will be responsible for delivering mixture of ad-hoc projects and recurring deliverables. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES You will be responsible for preparing board level presentations to communicate results, forecasts and annual budgets. Accuracy is non-negotiable. Clarity of messaging to explain performance drivers is where you will add value A key focus will be on delivering ad-hoc projects focused on identifying opportunities to optimize our business and drive performance. You will need to be comfortable working cross-functionally, obtaining insights from stakeholders outside of finance. Financial modelling, communication and insightful analytical skills will all be essential Many of your projects will involve working with and presenting to C-Suite Executives and broader Leadership Team In the medium term opportunities would likely arise to broaden experience in other areas of finance, for example Commercial Finance, Operational Finance or Financial Reporting, as interest/opportunity dictates People development is one of our company's core cultural pillars. This is an ideal role for an ambitious and motivated indivdiual looking to develop the next stage of their career Employees at this level have previously been sponsored to complete certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Anaplan (Business Planning software) and for top performers, MBAs REQUIRED CAPABILITIES To be intellectually curious and to have a continuous improvement mindset to own and fix issues identified A willingness to learn about our business, leaving your desk and spending time in a manufacturing environment To be highly analytical and have an ability to draw insight from large data sets To be an excellent communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders To be organized and capable of managing multiple activities simultaneously Strong Excel / Power BI skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1). Technical background preferred (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Maths etc.) Chartered Accountancy, CFA or similar qualification Five years PQE, including time either in an Advisory role such as Transaction Services, Restructuring,Corporate Finance or experience in industry in FP&A or Commercial/Operational Finance WHAT WE OFFER YOU You will be joining a business with an entrepreneurial culture and a flat management structure You will be joining a team that is open, supportive and collegiate We are committed to staff development and career progression (which is on a meritocratic basis) We offer a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, flexible working policies and an industry leading benefits package
Senior Accountant Full time and Permanent London (Hybrid) Salary up to £70,000 Ashley Kate are thrilled to be working with a client of ours who operate in the construction/manufacturing sector. Based at the London office you will be supporting the management of the group accounting center, where also various other group accounting functions (AP, AR, FA, VAT, sales entity accounting) are locat click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Accountant Full time and Permanent London (Hybrid) Salary up to £70,000 Ashley Kate are thrilled to be working with a client of ours who operate in the construction/manufacturing sector. Based at the London office you will be supporting the management of the group accounting center, where also various other group accounting functions (AP, AR, FA, VAT, sales entity accounting) are locat click apply for full job details
Company Description Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group,with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses. We provide an award-winning service for our clients by employing the best people. Join us on our mission to place the power of good advice into more hands because we believe that everyone deserves access to good advice, regardless of where theyre at in their financial journey. An exceptional track record of growth and innovation is driven by our core values of:Personal,offering advice based on a true understanding of what matters to our clients;Partnership, working with our clients in a joined-up, collaborative way; andPerformance, demonstrating a breadth and depth of advice expertise to deliver first-class results. Read more about us and available career opportunities here: Wealth, accountancy and business advisory services Evelyn PartnersandCareers Evelyn Partners Job Description Purpose of Role: To manage your own portfolio of clients, working with Directors/Partners or alone on complex consultancy and advisory projects with a primary focus on the International Private Client Tax market. The role will also entail managing the compliance for the complex clients in your portfolio and helping to grow and manage the wider team. There will be scope to undertake business development of existing and new clients as well as further developing your own International technical and sector knowledge and expertise whilst also having the opportunity to develop new areas of interest. Key responsibilities: Client work Manage portfolio of complex compliance cases Undertake consultancy work Manage portfolio of complex advisory cases Give exceptional client service Technically strong Identifying opportunities on client portfolio Staff management and development Liaison with Partners Appraisals/monitor staff performance On the job training for junior staff on a one-to-one basis Dealing with staff questions Practice Development Involved in business development activities/profile raising locally Able to take advantage of marketing/PR opportunities Compliance Ensuring procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant Personal Development (Technical & Other) Internal and external seminars and courses Reading Internal meetings Qualifications Education/Qualifications: Qualified tax adviser (CTA) and/or accountant (ACA/CA) Key Experience/Skills: Significant International Private Client Taxexperience gained within the profession and/or industry Technically capable tax adviser who is able to manage complex client work Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients Existing business development skills and appetite to grow business Project management experience Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders both internally and externally Additional Information As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependant) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group,with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses. We provide an award-winning service for our clients by employing the best people. Join us on our mission to place the power of good advice into more hands because we believe that everyone deserves access to good advice, regardless of where theyre at in their financial journey. An exceptional track record of growth and innovation is driven by our core values of:Personal,offering advice based on a true understanding of what matters to our clients;Partnership, working with our clients in a joined-up, collaborative way; andPerformance, demonstrating a breadth and depth of advice expertise to deliver first-class results. Read more about us and available career opportunities here: Wealth, accountancy and business advisory services Evelyn PartnersandCareers Evelyn Partners Job Description Purpose of Role: To manage your own portfolio of clients, working with Directors/Partners or alone on complex consultancy and advisory projects with a primary focus on the International Private Client Tax market. The role will also entail managing the compliance for the complex clients in your portfolio and helping to grow and manage the wider team. There will be scope to undertake business development of existing and new clients as well as further developing your own International technical and sector knowledge and expertise whilst also having the opportunity to develop new areas of interest. Key responsibilities: Client work Manage portfolio of complex compliance cases Undertake consultancy work Manage portfolio of complex advisory cases Give exceptional client service Technically strong Identifying opportunities on client portfolio Staff management and development Liaison with Partners Appraisals/monitor staff performance On the job training for junior staff on a one-to-one basis Dealing with staff questions Practice Development Involved in business development activities/profile raising locally Able to take advantage of marketing/PR opportunities Compliance Ensuring procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant Personal Development (Technical & Other) Internal and external seminars and courses Reading Internal meetings Qualifications Education/Qualifications: Qualified tax adviser (CTA) and/or accountant (ACA/CA) Key Experience/Skills: Significant International Private Client Taxexperience gained within the profession and/or industry Technically capable tax adviser who is able to manage complex client work Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients Existing business development skills and appetite to grow business Project management experience Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders both internally and externally Additional Information As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependant) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. JBRP1_UKTJ
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee IT Finance Analyst Leeds Permanent (Hybrid) The opportunity QBE Europe is looking to recruit an IT Finance Analyst to join the growing IT Finance Team. As an IT Finance Analyst, you will be required to provide accurate reporting and analysis of all Technology Spend across different portfolios and cost centre owners. You will be assisting in the control of IT finances through the monthly IT cost centre reviews, to include supporting budget holders and stakeholders through performing and maintaining processes including financial control, reporting, and providing an accurate budget vs. forecast analysis of their spend. Your new role Maintain the project financial trackers, and help drive the finance conversations and agenda. Responsible for the project accounting of multi-million pound projects. Engage with a wide spectrum of project managers to help them manage project spend within approved limits. Help drive the right governance conversations to include engaging pro-actively with the Transformation Office. Ensure alignment of reporting with internal and external requirements (cost centre managers through to high level mgmt.) Summarising business plans process across projects, including the production of budgets and re-forecasts, to ensure all cost management controls and targets are incorporated. Managing queries in relation to actuals, plan, and expense movements General accounting queries on treatment of Licenses, FAR, Leases, balance sheet management (prepayments, accruals, WIP, Amortization schedules Reconciliation of month end journals and reconciliations prepared by the GSSC. Work closely with the GSSC team to ensure the accurate reconciliation of Technology expenses and global recharges. Ability to partner with a diverse range of stakeholders from different backgrounds to help achieve regional outcomes. Support the finance manager role, across the various spend areas, to help with financial control Build strong working relationships with cost centre managers to ensure the required level of cooperation and support is achieved and maintained. Build networks with other key internal stakeholders and external suppliers, to promote and support high quality vendor management. Help support monthly CAPEX/OPEX reporting within project financial trackers. Provide ad hoc P&L/Cash financial reporting to both the global finance team and business partners. Challenge individual IT cost centre owners on all aspects of financial management in order to support robust analysis of IT spend. Support senior management in the preparation and analysis of budgets, costs, forecast, and supplier category spend for use in ad hoc projects and initiatives. Drive controls and financial management activities for the group including and not limited to depreciation, amortization, and accrual results. Monitor 'Risk and Opportunities' as they arise and forward plan through day-to-day expense management practices. Monitor benefit management and realization activities for projects. Actively undertake personal development to gain/refresh skills, knowledge, and capabilities. Previous experience in front to back financial analysis required. Including bottoms up planning, forecasting and chargeback analysis. Create an environment of inclusion and participate in a collaborative team. Develop key partnerships with onshore and offshore functional support teams to achieve results and deliver objectives. Act as a point of reference to guide and advise others to ensure the sharing of knowledge and best practice. Determine own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. About you Previous experience in a project accounting role or similar finance role. Can work in a diverse team, with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Advanced Excel experience. Part qualified accountant - ACCA or CIMA Must have good working knowledge of the general ledger. Good experience of working with stakeholders and project managers across the business. Process mapping experience and reconciliation skills essential. Strong experience of working and communicating with suppliers, finance and IT functions. Experience of providing consolidated project finance reports Must have the ability to explain any variances to the Finance Manager Ability to produce value you add reports Ability to work on own initiative, especially when reconciliations are not showing the desired results. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include. Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance. QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor's A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE's gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty, and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium, and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee IT Finance Analyst Leeds Permanent (Hybrid) The opportunity QBE Europe is looking to recruit an IT Finance Analyst to join the growing IT Finance Team. As an IT Finance Analyst, you will be required to provide accurate reporting and analysis of all Technology Spend across different portfolios and cost centre owners. You will be assisting in the control of IT finances through the monthly IT cost centre reviews, to include supporting budget holders and stakeholders through performing and maintaining processes including financial control, reporting, and providing an accurate budget vs. forecast analysis of their spend. Your new role Maintain the project financial trackers, and help drive the finance conversations and agenda. Responsible for the project accounting of multi-million pound projects. Engage with a wide spectrum of project managers to help them manage project spend within approved limits. Help drive the right governance conversations to include engaging pro-actively with the Transformation Office. Ensure alignment of reporting with internal and external requirements (cost centre managers through to high level mgmt.) Summarising business plans process across projects, including the production of budgets and re-forecasts, to ensure all cost management controls and targets are incorporated. Managing queries in relation to actuals, plan, and expense movements General accounting queries on treatment of Licenses, FAR, Leases, balance sheet management (prepayments, accruals, WIP, Amortization schedules Reconciliation of month end journals and reconciliations prepared by the GSSC. Work closely with the GSSC team to ensure the accurate reconciliation of Technology expenses and global recharges. Ability to partner with a diverse range of stakeholders from different backgrounds to help achieve regional outcomes. Support the finance manager role, across the various spend areas, to help with financial control Build strong working relationships with cost centre managers to ensure the required level of cooperation and support is achieved and maintained. Build networks with other key internal stakeholders and external suppliers, to promote and support high quality vendor management. Help support monthly CAPEX/OPEX reporting within project financial trackers. Provide ad hoc P&L/Cash financial reporting to both the global finance team and business partners. Challenge individual IT cost centre owners on all aspects of financial management in order to support robust analysis of IT spend. Support senior management in the preparation and analysis of budgets, costs, forecast, and supplier category spend for use in ad hoc projects and initiatives. Drive controls and financial management activities for the group including and not limited to depreciation, amortization, and accrual results. Monitor 'Risk and Opportunities' as they arise and forward plan through day-to-day expense management practices. Monitor benefit management and realization activities for projects. Actively undertake personal development to gain/refresh skills, knowledge, and capabilities. Previous experience in front to back financial analysis required. Including bottoms up planning, forecasting and chargeback analysis. Create an environment of inclusion and participate in a collaborative team. Develop key partnerships with onshore and offshore functional support teams to achieve results and deliver objectives. Act as a point of reference to guide and advise others to ensure the sharing of knowledge and best practice. Determine own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. About you Previous experience in a project accounting role or similar finance role. Can work in a diverse team, with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Advanced Excel experience. Part qualified accountant - ACCA or CIMA Must have good working knowledge of the general ledger. Good experience of working with stakeholders and project managers across the business. Process mapping experience and reconciliation skills essential. Strong experience of working and communicating with suppliers, finance and IT functions. Experience of providing consolidated project finance reports Must have the ability to explain any variances to the Finance Manager Ability to produce value you add reports Ability to work on own initiative, especially when reconciliations are not showing the desired results. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include. Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance. QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor's A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE's gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty, and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium, and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
INTERNAL AUDIT In Internal Audit, we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports, monitoring the firm's compliance with laws and regulations, and advising management on developing smart control solutions. Our group has unique insight on the financial industry and its products and operations. We're looking for detail-oriented team players who have an interest in financial markets and want to gain insight into the firm's operations and control processes. TEAM OVERVIEW Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, analytical, exercise professional scepticism, and are able to challenge and discuss effectively with management on risks and control measures. We look for individuals who enjoy learning about audit, businesses and functions, have innovative and creative mindsets to adopt analytical techniques to enhance audit techniques, building relationships and are able to evolve and thrive in teamwork and in a fast-paced global environment. Expertise in financial crime controls, in particular those related to transaction banking and consumer AML compliance. Goldman Sachs Internal Audit comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds including chartered accountants, developers, risk management professionals, cybersecurity professionals, and data scientists. We are organized into global teams comprising business and technology auditors to cover all the firm's businesses and functions, including securities, investment banking, consumer and investment management, risk management, finance, cyber-security and technology risk, and engineering. THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES As the third line of defence, Internal Audit's mission is to independently assess the firm's internal control structure, including the firm's governance processes and controls, and risk management and capital and anti-financial crime frameworks, raise awareness of control risk and monitor the implementation of management's control measures. In doing so, Internal Audit perform the following duties: Communicates and reports on the effectiveness of the firm's governance, risk management and controls that mitigate current and evolving risk Raise awareness of control risk Assesses the firm's control culture and conduct risks Monitors management's implementation of control measures Additional responsibilities include: Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions Plan and execute audit testing to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to IA senior management and business clients Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving IA's processes and supporting infrastructure SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 10+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry or a related control function degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is a plus Solid understanding of financial concepts and/or operations related to controllers and tax functions. Knowledge in any of the following areas are preferred: Basel regulatory requirements and capital calculations Recovery and Resolution regulatory requirements US GAAP/IFRS accounting Controls surrounding regulatory reporting, legal entity reporting, financial reporting and/or tax reporting ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
May 01, 2024
Full time
INTERNAL AUDIT In Internal Audit, we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports, monitoring the firm's compliance with laws and regulations, and advising management on developing smart control solutions. Our group has unique insight on the financial industry and its products and operations. We're looking for detail-oriented team players who have an interest in financial markets and want to gain insight into the firm's operations and control processes. TEAM OVERVIEW Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, analytical, exercise professional scepticism, and are able to challenge and discuss effectively with management on risks and control measures. We look for individuals who enjoy learning about audit, businesses and functions, have innovative and creative mindsets to adopt analytical techniques to enhance audit techniques, building relationships and are able to evolve and thrive in teamwork and in a fast-paced global environment. Expertise in financial crime controls, in particular those related to transaction banking and consumer AML compliance. Goldman Sachs Internal Audit comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds including chartered accountants, developers, risk management professionals, cybersecurity professionals, and data scientists. We are organized into global teams comprising business and technology auditors to cover all the firm's businesses and functions, including securities, investment banking, consumer and investment management, risk management, finance, cyber-security and technology risk, and engineering. THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES As the third line of defence, Internal Audit's mission is to independently assess the firm's internal control structure, including the firm's governance processes and controls, and risk management and capital and anti-financial crime frameworks, raise awareness of control risk and monitor the implementation of management's control measures. In doing so, Internal Audit perform the following duties: Communicates and reports on the effectiveness of the firm's governance, risk management and controls that mitigate current and evolving risk Raise awareness of control risk Assesses the firm's control culture and conduct risks Monitors management's implementation of control measures Additional responsibilities include: Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions Plan and execute audit testing to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to IA senior management and business clients Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving IA's processes and supporting infrastructure SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 10+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry or a related control function degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is a plus Solid understanding of financial concepts and/or operations related to controllers and tax functions. Knowledge in any of the following areas are preferred: Basel regulatory requirements and capital calculations Recovery and Resolution regulatory requirements US GAAP/IFRS accounting Controls surrounding regulatory reporting, legal entity reporting, financial reporting and/or tax reporting ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll work within our Valuations Advisory with a you will be responsible for executing projects. This is a diverse role with a breadth of commercial assignments and commercial valuations for a variety of purposes including tax, PPA, corporate finance, restructuring purposes. You'll utilise various third party databases (e.g Co-Star) to source appropriate valuation and perform research into comparable transactions. You'll provide written reports for both internal and external groups. You'll be someone with MRICS qualification; Commercial valuations surveying experience Relevant work experience in an advisory capacity (chartered surveyors of firms of accountants). Strong written, communication and analytical skills You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll work within our Valuations Advisory with a you will be responsible for executing projects. This is a diverse role with a breadth of commercial assignments and commercial valuations for a variety of purposes including tax, PPA, corporate finance, restructuring purposes. You'll utilise various third party databases (e.g Co-Star) to source appropriate valuation and perform research into comparable transactions. You'll provide written reports for both internal and external groups. You'll be someone with MRICS qualification; Commercial valuations surveying experience Relevant work experience in an advisory capacity (chartered surveyors of firms of accountants). Strong written, communication and analytical skills You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Company Description The world of investment is changing. Our vision at Legal & General Investment Management is to create a better, more sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positive long-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our clients include institutional pension funds, financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds. To meet our clients' complex and evolving investment needs, our investment strategies cover a broad array of asset classes and styles, including equities, bonds, property and alternatives, as well as multi-asset funds. We're focused on continuously innovating our investment products, maintaining our reputation as experts across all asset classes, and striving to build a more responsible and sustainable future. Job Description Your role at a glance The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the Commercial Finance Senior Manager, Commercial Finance Director and Senior Leadership in providing financial leadership and insight to LGIM. The role involves delivering high-quality financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, scenario planning, and business case evaluation. The role also requires strong collaboration with other functions, such as Strategy, Financial Control and Group functions to ensure effective governance and control of the business unit's financial activities. What you'll be doing You will develop and implement financial strategies that support the growth and profitability of the company You will manage the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for LGIM You will provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making, providing deep subject-matter expertise in both planning and commercial contexts in an asset management setting You will support the transition of expense analytics You will ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. You will manage the budgeting and forecasting processes for areas supported You will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders You will ensure understanding of Consumer Duty and how role supports delivering Good customer outcomes You will manage, motivate and develop employees at all levels,in a manner that is consistent with the Company's policies and procedures the including Partnership Agreement, to maximise the performance of the area Qualifications Qualified Accountant (CFA,ACMA,CIMA, ACCA ,ACA) Significant asset management experience Significant experience in the design, build and maintenance of forecasting capabilities and modelling in Anaplan Demonstrable experience in leading the co-ordination of plan delivery in an asset management setting Experience in development and consumption of data visualisation (Tableau), forecasting (Anaplan) and analytics (Alteryx) tools Additional Information When you commit to Legal & General, we'll commit to you too. That means we'll recognise and reward your hard work, your performance and your contribution. If you join us, you'll get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and Income Protection. You can participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice. We're also proud to offer competitive family leave. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes. And then there are the many discounts we offer that you can take advantage of - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online offerings. The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description The world of investment is changing. Our vision at Legal & General Investment Management is to create a better, more sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positive long-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our clients include institutional pension funds, financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds. To meet our clients' complex and evolving investment needs, our investment strategies cover a broad array of asset classes and styles, including equities, bonds, property and alternatives, as well as multi-asset funds. We're focused on continuously innovating our investment products, maintaining our reputation as experts across all asset classes, and striving to build a more responsible and sustainable future. Job Description Your role at a glance The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the Commercial Finance Senior Manager, Commercial Finance Director and Senior Leadership in providing financial leadership and insight to LGIM. The role involves delivering high-quality financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, scenario planning, and business case evaluation. The role also requires strong collaboration with other functions, such as Strategy, Financial Control and Group functions to ensure effective governance and control of the business unit's financial activities. What you'll be doing You will develop and implement financial strategies that support the growth and profitability of the company You will manage the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for LGIM You will provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making, providing deep subject-matter expertise in both planning and commercial contexts in an asset management setting You will support the transition of expense analytics You will ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. You will manage the budgeting and forecasting processes for areas supported You will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders You will ensure understanding of Consumer Duty and how role supports delivering Good customer outcomes You will manage, motivate and develop employees at all levels,in a manner that is consistent with the Company's policies and procedures the including Partnership Agreement, to maximise the performance of the area Qualifications Qualified Accountant (CFA,ACMA,CIMA, ACCA ,ACA) Significant asset management experience Significant experience in the design, build and maintenance of forecasting capabilities and modelling in Anaplan Demonstrable experience in leading the co-ordination of plan delivery in an asset management setting Experience in development and consumption of data visualisation (Tableau), forecasting (Anaplan) and analytics (Alteryx) tools Additional Information When you commit to Legal & General, we'll commit to you too. That means we'll recognise and reward your hard work, your performance and your contribution. If you join us, you'll get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and Income Protection. You can participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice. We're also proud to offer competitive family leave. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes. And then there are the many discounts we offer that you can take advantage of - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online offerings. The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
Axon Moore are working with a highly acquisitive group with revenues in excess of circa £300 million. They are a high growth business who are looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller to take them to the next stage of their growth journey.As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of financial information both to the Group's central finance team and locally to a Business Unit. Reporting to the Divisional Group Finance Director this is a key role that will require the ability to work with local management and be accountable for driving the delivery of the P&L and financial results.This role is pivotal to ensuring the Group achieves its growth, cash and working capital targets.In addition to day to day financial controls and MI reporting, you with also have responsibility for statutory and regulatory reporting, treasury management and group consolidated reporting. Job Description: To drive the delivery of the P&L and financial results, using data analytics to support the BU MD and Senior Leadership Team in decision making On a monthly basis, preparation of a financial reporting pack, tracking variances against budget and forecast, identifying any efficiencies and putting forward recommendations for improvement Analysis and forecasting of revenue and margin, using forward indicators such as order book, pipeline conversion and labour efficiencies, to deliver the optimum margin. Tracking of operational and Group KPI's to drive the delivery of the P&L and financial results Effective working capital management, including utilisation of invoice factoring, prompt collection of debt and accurate cash forecasting Contract reviews and local pricing signoff Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts including analysis of trends and variances and ensuring these are aligned with the Group's growth strategy Maintain appropriate internal financial controls Manage a finance team the size of which will be appropriate to the requirements of the business unit, including transactional activity, however there is a plan to create a shared service structure over the next 6-12 months Weekly cashflow forecasting Monthly trading pack, including narrative and in partnership with the BU, presentation to Group on a monthly basis Quarterly forecasting Annual budget Delivery of financial information and schedules to Group to facilitate the annual statutory audit Ad hoc reports and information when required Person Specification: Highly numerate with strong analytical skills Ability to present and explain financial information clearly to stakeholders Pro-active style with an ability and desire to drive change, challenging appropriately processes and practices to improve the efficiency of the finance function Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time and tasks efficiently Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure Strong Excel skills Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) The role is based in South Manchester, 3 days per week in the office with occasional UK travel. Outside IR35. Happy to consider daily or FTC candidates. Potential for temp to perm opportunities for excellent candidates.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Axon Moore are working with a highly acquisitive group with revenues in excess of circa £300 million. They are a high growth business who are looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller to take them to the next stage of their growth journey.As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of financial information both to the Group's central finance team and locally to a Business Unit. Reporting to the Divisional Group Finance Director this is a key role that will require the ability to work with local management and be accountable for driving the delivery of the P&L and financial results.This role is pivotal to ensuring the Group achieves its growth, cash and working capital targets.In addition to day to day financial controls and MI reporting, you with also have responsibility for statutory and regulatory reporting, treasury management and group consolidated reporting. Job Description: To drive the delivery of the P&L and financial results, using data analytics to support the BU MD and Senior Leadership Team in decision making On a monthly basis, preparation of a financial reporting pack, tracking variances against budget and forecast, identifying any efficiencies and putting forward recommendations for improvement Analysis and forecasting of revenue and margin, using forward indicators such as order book, pipeline conversion and labour efficiencies, to deliver the optimum margin. Tracking of operational and Group KPI's to drive the delivery of the P&L and financial results Effective working capital management, including utilisation of invoice factoring, prompt collection of debt and accurate cash forecasting Contract reviews and local pricing signoff Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts including analysis of trends and variances and ensuring these are aligned with the Group's growth strategy Maintain appropriate internal financial controls Manage a finance team the size of which will be appropriate to the requirements of the business unit, including transactional activity, however there is a plan to create a shared service structure over the next 6-12 months Weekly cashflow forecasting Monthly trading pack, including narrative and in partnership with the BU, presentation to Group on a monthly basis Quarterly forecasting Annual budget Delivery of financial information and schedules to Group to facilitate the annual statutory audit Ad hoc reports and information when required Person Specification: Highly numerate with strong analytical skills Ability to present and explain financial information clearly to stakeholders Pro-active style with an ability and desire to drive change, challenging appropriately processes and practices to improve the efficiency of the finance function Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time and tasks efficiently Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure Strong Excel skills Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) The role is based in South Manchester, 3 days per week in the office with occasional UK travel. Outside IR35. Happy to consider daily or FTC candidates. Potential for temp to perm opportunities for excellent candidates.