Senior Finance Analyst - Commercial Finance (Franchise & Licensing)

UK & Europe 12 Month FTC

West London Hybrid High-Growth Consumer Brand

£60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Many other perks

We are partnering with a leading global consumer brand operating through a highly successful franchise and licensing model across the UK & parts of Europe. This is a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where local entrepreneurial ownership meets global scale and where finance plays a critical role in shaping performance.

The OpportunityWe are seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Analyst to act as the finance lead for the UK licensing business, partnering closely with senior Licensee and Franchise leaders to drive insight, performance, and decision-making across a complex multi-partner environment.

You will sit within a high-performing Commercial Finance team and take ownership of financial insight across a diverse portfolio of licensed partners, from large-scale multi-site operators (50+ locations) to independently run family-owned businesses, each with different operating models and commercial dynamics.

This is a highly visible role where you will translate financial performance into clear, actionable business insight that supports joint planning, trading decisions, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner for the UK licensing business, building trusted relationships with senior franchise / licence stakeholders
• Lead end-to-end P&L analysis, performance reviews, and commercial insight generation across multiple licensed partners
• Own financial input into joint business planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles
• Deliver clear, compelling financial storytelling tailored for senior non-finance audiences
• Provide actionable insight on sales performance, margin, investment, and operational drivers
• Support decision-making across key commercial areas including marketing, operations, IT, supply chain, and store development
• Ensure timely, accurate and insightful reporting across the licensing portfolio
• Identify and drive improvements in reporting tools, processes, and data quality
• Support and mentor junior analysts within the wider FP&A team

Key Stakeholder Relationships

• UK Licensing & Franchise Leaders
• Commercial Finance & Accounting teams
• Operations & Store Development teams
• Supply Chain stakeholders
• EMEA & International Finance teams

About YouWe are looking for a commercially confident finance professional who thrives in fast-moving, multi-stakeholder environments.

You will bring:

• Experience in commercial finance / FP&A / business partnering roles
• Exposure to multi-site retail, FMCG, hospitality or franchise / licensing models (highly desirable)
• Strong track record of influencing non-finance senior stakeholders
• Ability to simplify complex financial data into clear, actionable insight
• Experience across budgeting, forecasting, P&L ownership and performance analysis
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability (PowerPoint essential for storytelling)
• Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SAP, Tableau, Anaplan or similar is advantageous
• A proactive, resilient mindset with strong attention to detail and curiosity for the business

You will ideally be part-qualified or recently qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), although strong QBE candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

Why This Role?This is more than a traditional finance role. It is a true commercial partnering position within a decentralised, franchise-led operating model where finance directly influences performance across a portfolio of entrepreneurial partners.

You will gain exposure to senior leadership, international markets, and a broad commercial agenda spanning marketing, operations, and investment strategy all within a high-profile global consumer business.

A rare opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role where no two days are the same.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pmContract: Temporary PermanentLocation: Motherwell

Package & Benefits

• Car allowance: £250 per month
• Fuel card provided
• Uncapped commission structure
• Full training & ongoing support

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Field Sales Representative to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who is target-driven, confident building relationships, and enjoys being out on the road meeting customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through field-based sales activity
• Manage and develop an existing customer portfolio
• Conduct client visits, presentations, and product/service demonstrations
• Prepare proposals, quotes, and follow-ups
• Achieve monthly sales targets and KPIs
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity in CRM systems

About You

• Previous field sales experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach
• Full UK driver’s licence and own vehicle

We are supporting an emerging investment-backed technology business to appoint an Temporary Finance Analyst to build and shape a newly created analytics function. This is a high-impact role offering significant scope to influence business strategy, with flexibility to mould the position around the individual's strengths, and potential to turn permanent.Finance Analyst Responsibilities - Establish and lead the finance analytics capability, building robust reporting, insight, and performance tracking across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow- Deliver core FP&A outputs including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support rapid growth and strategic decision-making- Partner directly with senior leadership and investors, providing clear, actionable insights to inform business performance and funding decisions- Analyse capital expenditure and investment cases, supporting prioritisation and return-focused decision-making- Operate as a key member of a lean finance team, stepping in to provide ad hoc analysis, improve processes, and drive financial visibility across the businessFinance Analyst Requirements- ACA qualified from a Big 4 firm (essential), with subsequent experience in a commercial or analytical role- Proven ability to step into fast-paced, high-growth environments and deliver impact quickly with minimal handover- Strong financial modelling and analytical capability across FP&A, reporting, and performance insight- Highly proactive and adaptable, with the confidence to operate autonomously and shape a role in an evolving businessFinance Analyst Details- Location: Fully remote- Salary: £325-400 p/d- Contract: 6-9 months All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at .INDQSF

We are seeking an experienced and strategic asset professional to join us as Head of Asset Strategy, Planning and Delivery, leading the long-term management and performance of around 6,500 homes. This is a pivotal, senior role responsible for shaping and delivering a data-driven, financially sustainable and resident-focused approach to asset investment. You will ensure our homes are safe, high quality, energy efficient and compliant with current and emerging regulatory standards, while driving forward our sustainability and decarbonisation ambitions.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Business Plan, financial capacity and regulatory framework
• Translating strategy into clear, prioritised investment plans, including decisions to invest, improve, regenerate or divest
• Providing expert advice to the Executive Team and Board on asset performance, investment priorities and long-term sustainability
• Owning and oversee the organisation’s asset and stock condition data
• Leading stock condition surveys and data assurance frameworks
• Developing and maintain a 30-year investment plan and a deliverable 5-year capital programme
• Ensuring full integration of asset data, regulatory requirements and sustainability ambitions
• Identifying and secure external funding, including SHDF and future programmes
• Providing strategic oversight of major investment and retrofit programmes, ensuring quality, safety, compliance and timely delivery
• Acting as organisational lead for decarbonisation and grant-funded programmes

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in housing, surveying, construction, asset management or a related discipline
• Substantial experience leading asset strategy, investment planning and financial modelling
• Strong knowledge of RSH Consumer Standards, Decent Homes MEES, sustainability and building safety requirements
• Proven experience managing asset data, capital programmes and supply chains
• Strong financial, analytical and commercial skills
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ideally professional membership (MRICS, MCIOB, CIH or equivalent)

Build Skills, Gain Experience Become a Sales Assistant and Grow with Us!Location:NEW STORE KILMARNOCK QUEENS DRIVEHours: Weekdays, evenings and weekend8-20 hour contracts a week with the opportunity to work more hoursShifts: FlexibleSalary: £9.75 - £13.00 Per HourWhy Superdrug?At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.Were all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!Hard work? Absolutely.Rewarding? Always.Here’s the exciting bit A great day includes:As a Sales Assistant at Superdrug, youll be right at the heart of the action-serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great!Youll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets.Its a hands-on, fast-paced role thats never boring and packed with chances to learn. We see our Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and well give you everything you need to grow-with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.

What youll bring to the role:

• A positive mindset & clear communication skills
• Passionate about health & beauty and customer service
• Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided and not essential as part of the role)

Why Youll Love Working with Us

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

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Robert Half is partnering with a growing Edinburgh-based organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a broad, hands-on role offering responsibility across management accounting, financial operations, and reporting, within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

The position would suit a well-rounded finance professional looking to take ownership of core finance processes, improve reporting and controls, and support senior stakeholders with meaningful financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

This role will take ownership of the management accounting function while supporting statutory reporting and financial operations. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external advisors, the Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, insightful reporting, and scalable processes to support business growth. Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including coordination with external auditors and professional advisors.
• Providing financial analysis and insight to support commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Oversight of day-to-day financial operations including payroll, VAT returns, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Driving improvements in financial systems, processes, and controls; including involvement in system upgrades or migrations (e.g. Xero).
• Supporting cost control initiatives and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Working with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and support operational decision-making.
• Assisting with the financial set-up of new business initiatives, including reporting structures, bank accounts, and internal controls.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who are confident operating in a broad finance role and comfortable managing competing priorities. You will be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and capable of communicating effectively across the business. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: Proven experience in a relevant finance or accounting role; part-qualified, qualified-by-experience, or fully qualified candidates will be considered.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of management accounting, financial reporting, and core finance operations.
• Systems & Excel: Experience using accounting systems such as Xero and payroll software such as BrightPay, alongside strong Excel skills.
• Commercial Mindset: An analytical approach with the ability to interpret financial data and provide practical insight.
• Communication: Confidence working with non-financial stakeholders and explaining financial matters clearly.
• Organisation: The ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and operate effectively in a changing environment.

What’s On Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied, hands-on role within a growing and evolving organisation. You’ll gain exposure across multiple areas of finance, with scope to influence processes and support business decision-making.

Salary is offered in the range of £50,000-£60,000 plus benefits, depending on experience.

To find out more about this Finance Manager opportunity, please apply or contact a member of the Robert Half team for a confidential discussion.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Applications Operations Analyst - LondonPermanent Hybrid Working Competitive Salary

An international law firm is seeking an experienced Applications Operations Analyst to join its London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance, security, and reliability of enterprise applications across a dynamic and fast-paced professional services environment.

Reporting to the Manager of Applications Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day system support, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting, while also contributing to process improvement, documentation, and integration stability. The role involves close collaboration with infrastructure, security, and business teams to ensure seamless application performance and user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform system maintenance, patching, and upgrades in line with change management procedures
• Monitor application health and performance, proactively resolving issues
• Manage user access controls and support security audits
• Respond to incidents and service requests within SLA targets
• Support application deployments, integrations, and configuration changes
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and support knowledge base articles
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation
• Track and report on KPIs, system uptime, and user engagement metrics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scalability and performance tuning

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3+ years of experience in enterprise application support or IT operations
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Familiarity with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) and monitoring tools
• Understanding of access management, patching, and vulnerability remediation
• Exposure to ITIL practices and professional services environments
• Experience with documentation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation) preferred

It offers the chance to work within a collaborative team and contribute to the ongoing improvement of critical business systems.

To express interest or learn more, please get in touch directly.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we’ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

New Business Executive - (Insurance)

Location: Hove (Office-Based) - hybrid options after 12 months

Salary: £28k - £33k DOE + Uncapped Commission + Great Company Benefits

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Are you an ambitious sales professional ready to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and growing insurance business?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-established organisation that offers full training, clear career progression, and uncapped earning potential.

If you’re driven by success, love building long-lasting client relationships, and enjoy a fast-paced environment where your efforts are truly rewarded, this could be the perfect next move for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively generate leads, develop new business, and convert opportunities into sales through calls, marketing campaigns, and client outreach.
• Build and nurture a portfolio of clients, delivering a consultative and professional service at every stage.
• Underwrite and assess risks before presenting them to the panel of insurers.
• Negotiate with insurers to secure competitive quotes and policy terms.
• Manage inbound enquiries, converting them into successful sales to achieve and exceed targets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the internal CRM system.
• Cross-sell and up-sell additional services to maximise client value.
• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to other general insurance products through effective fact-finding.
• Handle technical queries from clients and insurers, providing clear and knowledgeable support.
• Complete training and CII qualifications, including mandatory Broker Assess modules, in line with FCA requirements.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in sales or business development, with a strong record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and building lasting business relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Self-motivated, driven, and tenacious with a proactive approach to success.
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload effectively.
• Previous experience within insurance, financial services, or recruitment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Keen to develop a career in the insurance sector and willing to work towards your CII qualification.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected company that values its people, rewards achievement, and supports career growth. If you’re ready to thrive in a professional and supportive environment where your success is unlimited, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

The Finance Manager will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance within the Energy industry. This permanent role is based in London and offers a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a growing organisation.

Client Details

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the Infrastructure sector. The company is one of the largest operator of city-scale heating and cooling networks in the UK

Description

• Prepare and review financial statements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and tax regulations.
• Oversee reconciliations, including balance sheet and intercompany accounts.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve financial processes and systems.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payment runs, supplier queries, and reconciliations.
• Manage and support the Accounts Payable team, ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and deadlines are met.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and tax regulations.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and managing audits.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software (ideally D365) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive pension plan and healthcare benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a growing PE backed energy business

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner (FBP) to support strategic decision-making within the technology sector. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance to provide valuable insights and drive financial performance.

Client Details

Our client is a medium-sized organisation operating within the technology industry. They are recognised for their focus on innovation and delivering high-quality solutions to their customers, fostering a culture of professional excellence.

Description

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making across the business.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance and highlight key trends and variances.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal financial policies.
• Work closely with the leadership team to identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth.
• Provide advice on financial implications of business decisions and investments. Proper business partnering and confidently effecting change/stakeholders!

Profile

A successful Senior Finance Business Partner should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles, particularly in the technology and telecoms industry.
• Proven ability to deliver financial insights that influence business decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and the use of relevant software tools.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of £75,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Performance-based bonus and working flexibility/hybrid
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal growth.
• Opportunity to work within a progressive technology and telecoms organisation.
• Collaborative work environment that values expertise and innovation.

If you are a motivated Senior Finance Business Partner looking to make an impact in the technology industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Pentagon Talent are currently partnered with a leading global law firm, supporting them on a key hire as they look to to add a new Pricing Analyst to their established pricing team. The firm operates across multiple international offices and is known for its strong sector expertise, collaborative culture, and commercial focus. The Pricing Analyst sits within a high-impact Pricing function that works closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to drive profitability and support strategic decision-making. It offers strong exposure across the business, including involvement in pricing strategy, client negotiations, and financial modelling. Key responsibilities of the Pricing Analyst Partnering with senior stakeholders and business development teams on pricing strategies and client rate agreements Supporting the annual rate review process Providing pricing and commercial support across practice areas and sectors Assisting with financial modelling and scenario analysis to inform pricing decisions Contributing to pricing-related projects and initiatives Supporting post-matter reviews to assess profitability and performance Producing and interpreting financial analysis for stakeholders across the business Ensuring agreed client rates are accurately maintained within internal systems Skills and experience of the Pricing Analyst Strong numerical and analytical capability Excellent attention to detail, alongside clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to engage effectively with both legal and business services professionals Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing international firm where you will play a key role in the firms pricing strategy, supporting complex client engagements and contributing to the commercial success of the business.You'll gain exposure to international, multi-system finance operations with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression, this role offers both responsibility and growth for the right candidate. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

MacKenzie King are excited to be supporting a local and growing business with the recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller for a term of 6-9 months. As an Interim Financial Controller, you will provide strategic financial leadership, robust risk management, and high-quality insight to support business growth. Reporting to the Managing Director and Board, this role plays a critical part in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and enabling informed decision-making across the business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Ownership of the annual budgeting process and rolling 12-month forecasts
• High-level cashflow modelling and liquidity forecasting
• Treasury management and oversight of funding positions

Compliance, Audit, and Risk

• Lead the year-end statutory audit and manage external auditors
• Full responsibility for statutory accounts and Corporation Tax
• Ownership and maintenance of the company Risk Register

Payroll and Team Leadership

• Oversight of monthly payroll and pension compliance
• Leadership, mentoring, and development of the Finance team

Systems and ERP Ownership

• Strategic finance lead
• Ensure the ERP system supports business objectives and strategic decision-making

Group Reporting and Stakeholder Management

• Primary Finance contact for the wider group
• Ensure all group reporting and compliance submissions are accurate, timely, and complete

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader
• Experience leading audits and statutory reporting
• Experience in growing SME environments
• Involvement in ERP implementations or optimisation
• Track record of leading finance teams

Role: Finance Business Partner

Location: London (Hybrid)

Duraction: 6 month day rate contract

Rate: up to £475pd

We’re partnering with a complex, fast-moving organisation operating at scale to appoint a Senior Operational Finance Business Partner. This is a highly visible role, working directly with senior operational and transformation leaders, providing insight, challenge and commercial support to inform decision-making and drive performance.

This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys operating close to the business, translating data into insight, and influencing outcomes in an environment where operational efficiency and delivery really matter.

The Role

As an Operational Finance Business Partner, you will support senior operational leaders with high-quality analysis, forecasting and commercial insight. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, providing challenge and clarity around cost, productivity, and investment decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering insightful management and performance reporting to senior stakeholders
• Owning budgets, forecasts and medium-term plans for a significant cost base and capital spend
• Analysing operational performance, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities
• Providing robust challenge to cost performance and supporting corrective action
• Building and reviewing business cases to support investment, change and commercial decisions
• Supporting the production of board-level and senior leadership reporting
• Acting as a change agent, driving continuous improvement in processes and ways of working

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA), or equivalent experience
• Strong background in financial planning, analysis and business partnering
• Experience supporting operational or labour-intensive environments
• High level of commercial acumen with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge at all levels
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
• Comfortable presenting complex information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Why Apply?

• High-impact role with regular exposure to senior operational leadership
• Opportunity to shape decision-making in a large, operationally complex organisation
• Genuine business-partnering remit rather than purely reporting focused
• Environment that values insight, challenge and continuous improvement

If you’re a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a role with real operational influence, we’d welcome a conversation.

Sport Minded Sales Trainer

Why Sports Minded? A background in sports often means your competitive, goal driven and motivated to improve. More importantly Sports-minded people are used to coaching, being coached and leading by example making them a strong candidates to train, inspire, and guide new team members as a Sales Trainer.

Entry-Level Opportunities

If you’re ready to step into a fast-paced environment and gain practical, real-world experience, our entry-level pathways are designed to give you hands-on exposure to face-to-face engagement.

You’ll develop the skills to:

• Connect with customers through meaningful, direct interaction
• Build communication abilities that will serve you throughout your career
• Represent national brands with confidence and professionalism
• Cultivate commercial awareness and self-assurance

No prior experience is required. We provide comprehensive training, daily mentorship, and a team culture where learning is constant. All you need is curiosity, energy, and the drive to grow.

Senior SEO ExecutiveLondon, Hybrid Salary up to £33,000 This is a standout opportunity for an experienced SEO professional to take real ownership of organic performance within a fast paced, digitally led retail environment. You will play a key role in shaping SEO strategy, influencing site architecture and content, and driving measurable growth across a large scale ecommerce platform. The Company They are a well established, consumer focused organisation operating at scale within online retail. Digital innovation sits at the heart of their growth strategy, with SEO viewed as a core performance channel rather than a support function. The business encourages autonomy, commercial thinking, and continuous improvement, giving teams the freedom to test, learn, and make impact. The Role

• Own the day to day optimisation of the SEO channel, working closely with senior stakeholders
• Identify and implement recommendations to improve organic rankings and traffic
• Influence website architecture, internal linking, and on page optimisation
• Partner with content teams to ensure SEO best practice is embedded across category pages, landing pages, and editorial content
• Conduct technical SEO audits and resolve issues impacting crawlability and performance
• Use enterprise SEO tools to uncover insights, monitor performance, and spot growth opportunities
• Support backlink analysis and link building initiatives

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in SEO, either in house or agency side
• Hands on capability across technical SEO, keyword strategy, and on page optimisation
• Confidence analysing performance data and reporting clear insights to stakeholders
• Experience using SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Botify, SEMrush, or similar platforms
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast moving environment
• A genuine interest in search, digital marketing, and ecommerce performance

How to Apply If you are looking to take the next step in your SEO career and make a tangible impact, apply now to learn more about this opportunity

London Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a fast-growing, international brand experience and live events business. With international presence, this dynamic organisation delivers high-impact projects for global clients and is entering a key phase of growth and transformation.

This is a pivotal, commercially focused role reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and CEO, offering real influence across the business. You will lead the finance function across multiple entities, drive financial performance, and play a key role in shaping strategic decisions.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the finance function across four entities spanning three jurisdictions. You will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting, while leading and developing a small team and partnering closely with senior stakeholders.

This role blends technical excellence with commercial insight, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and the general ledger
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, processes, and financial policies
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance reporting
• Support strategic planning through financial modelling
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and key financial metrics

Compliance & Audit

• Act as the primary contact for external auditors
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements across jurisdictions
• Liaise with external advisors, banks, and regulatory bodies

Commercial & Operational Finance

• Manage project margins and oversee revenue recognition
• Drive improvements in cash flow and financial controls
• Provide actionable insight to support decision-making

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three direct reports
• Partner with senior leadership and department heads
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across the business

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify and implement process and system improvements
• Support ERP system implementation and finance transformation initiatives
• Drive automation and efficiency across the finance function

About You

You are a commercially minded, hands-on finance leader who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. You bring strong technical expertise alongside the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across the business.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Background in practice with post-qualification industry experience
• Experience at Senior Finance Manager or junior Financial Controller level
• Industry experience within agency, events, marketing, or creative sectors is highly desirable
• Strong experience in financial reporting, tax, project accounting, revenue recognition, and budgeting
• Proven track record managing audits and statutory reporting

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management
• Able to operate effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Sage50 and ERP systems

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Business Development Director An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Director to join a leading professional services business in either London or Manchester. This pivotal role will shape and deliver the Business Development, Sales and Marketing strategy for the Company Secretarial Services division, working closely with senior leadership to drive growth and market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver revenue growth aligned to annual targets
• Develop and execute the Business Development strategy and pipeline
• Drive cross-selling across wider business units
• Lead bid management and client proposal activity
• Build and maintain senior client and partner relationships
• Oversee marketing, communications and brand positioning
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree educated with strong commercial and business development experience
• Proven track record in professional services sales/BDM
• Strong network within relevant markets
• Excellent communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and delivery capability

Call to Action If you’re a senior business development professional looking for a high-impact leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

An independent plant and machinery hire company, offering a wide range of equipment with diesel, battery, hybrid, and LPG power options to both construction and domestic customers, is seeking a Telesales Executive to join its team. Working within the Telesales department, you will be promoting products to new & existing customers, proactively seeking new opportunities, whilst generating sales. Responsibilities as Telesales Executive:

• Secure orders to drive the increase of sales and growth for the business.
• Continue to generate new business.
• Conduct telesales calls to new and previous clients.
• Proactively seek out new sales opportunities.
• Maintain and updated relevant CRM systems.

What we’re looking for in a Telesales Executive:

• Must have previous telesales experience/proven track record within telesales. They would also consider sales experience from an engineering or construction background.
• Previous experience in plant/tool/machinery hire is beneficial
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills

Working hours Your working hours will be 09:00-17:00, initially in the office for onboarding/training but working from home To apply for this role as Telesales Executive, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

Financial Controller - Hull - Up to £65,000 & £8200 Car Allowance & Bonus We are excited to be partnering with a fast-growing, successful manufacturing SME business in East Yorkshire to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to play a key role in driving performance and influencing strategic decisions within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. As an employee-owned business, the company prides itself on a collaborative culture where people are empowered to contribute ideas, challenge thinking, and share in the success they help create. With continued growth and investment, the business is now looking to strengthen its finance function with a commercially focused leader who can turn insight into action.The Role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will work closely with senior leaders and operational teams across the business. You will transform operational and financial data into clear insight that supports better decisions, improves efficiency, and drives profitability. This is a highly visible role where finance is embedded in the business - not just reporting numbers, but actively shaping performance.Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insight that drives business performance
• Analyse key manufacturing cost drivers including scrap, cycle time, downtime, material usage and energy consumption
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insight that non-finance teams can understand and act on
• Model the financial impact of operational improvements and investment decisions
• Support pricing, tenders and customer profitability analysis
• Develop rolling forecasts and scenario models to support strategic planning
• Attend operational meetings to provide financial clarity and guide decision making
• Lead and develop a small finance team, building capability and commercial awareness
• Ensure robust financial governance including management accounts, costing accuracy and financial controls

About You We are looking for a commercially curious and proactive finance professional who enjoys understanding how a business really works and influencing decisions through insight.

• Be ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Have experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Possess strong commercial acumen and an understanding of operational cost drivers
• Enjoy working closely with operational teams and building strong relationships across the business
• Be confident communicating financial information to both shop-floor teams and senior leadership
• Have experience managing or developing finance team members
• Be highly analytical with strong modelling and Excel skills (Power BI experience desirable)

Why Join? This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a growing, ambitious business where finance plays a central role in operational and commercial decision-making.

• Company car / allowance and bonus plus matched pension contributions, BUPA healthcare and wellbeing packages
• Work closely with senior leadership and influence key decisions
• Drive improvements that directly impact profitability and performance
• Be part of an employee-owned organisation with a strong culture of shared success
• Join a business with clear growth ambitions and investment in its future

If you are looking for a role where you can combine financial expertise with commercial insight and operational involvement, we would love to hear from you. If you are interested in this great Financial Controller role, please apply now. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.

As a Sales Consultant in your local store, your product knowledge and natural ability to engage with customers and advise them on Sleep wellness will help them find the right sleep products for their needs, giving them that perfect night’s sleep every night, with the help of our unique sleepPRO technology! We’ll offer you full training and support to do all this and to understand how we get things done in the right way - we want to set you up for success, so you can hit the ground running.

We want our stores to be a place our teams can be proud of, so you and your team will need to get stuck in to help keep the store looking fresh and keeping your store clean and tidy.

Our customers come in when they’re free to shop, so evenings, weekends and bank holidays are our peak trade hours. This is where you’ll have the opportunity to experience our fantastic, uncapped commission structure, so it’ll be essential for you to be available to work those hours. We understand that you have a life outside beds, so we’ll ensure that you get the days back you have worked over the weekend - but, there’s also overtime available at times.

What we’re dreaming of seeing:

We’re looking for Sales Consultants who take pride in great customer service, so you and your customers can rest easy in the knowledge that you’re driven to meet your targets in the best way - by giving them what they need for the best night’s sleep. This will take a ‘can do’ attitude, and the ability to adapt your approach to establish their needs and ensure that your service is the mint on the pillow of their shopping experience.

Ideally, you’ll have worked in a customer facing role previously and have confident communication skills, being able to spot sales opportunities and be resilient and resourceful when you need to be, daring to try new things to help your store succeed.

The best sleep is when we feel comfortable

This is why we believe it’s only right that at bensons for beds you’ll be welcome to bring your authentic self to work. Some of us like a sprung mattress, others are all about the memory foam, but at the end of the day we all want to feel comfortable, so we welcome all applications and treat them, and you with respect.

The cool side of the pillow (our benefits):

We know you’ll work hard to contribute your store’s performance, so as well as your base salary and OTE based on your target, there’s no upper limit to what you can earn beyond that. There’s also monthly store bonus potential when your store achieves its target! In addition, we offer:

• Up to 50% discount for all bensons colleagues

• Health and Wellbeing: Medicash- cashback options for Health and Wellbeing services, Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics)

• Financial: Group Income Protection - for peace of mind if you’re off work long term due to illness,

• Pension scheme - provided by Legal & General

• Leave:Annual leave buy & sell scheme - you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you, Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

• Your Career: Learning and development programmes to expand your knowledge and skills, access to internal opportunities to progress your career at Bensons for Beds

• Group Life Assurance - 2x annual salary

• Annual leave: 28 days in year 1, rising each year of service

( qualifying periods apply)

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced Data Engineering team at AJ Bell, contributing significantly to the development of our state-of-the-art data platform using cutting-edge technology. As a Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, maintaining, and evolving our data infrastructure, ensuring it meets the growing needs of our business. You’ll engage in end-to-end development, collaborate closely with key stakeholders and internal customers, and empower the organisation by enabling informed, data-driven decision-making.

What does the job involve?

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and refine data requirements, ensuring data is accessibility and alignment with business needs.
• Developing Data Warehousing solutions.
• Automating extract, load and transform (ELT) pipelines that follow modern CI/CD practices.
• Data Integration Design - Ensure development is scalable, efficient and future-proof.
• Data Modelling - Producing clear data models where necessary.
• Maintaining and continuously enhancing the data platform.
• Provisioning data from various sources.
• Create automated tests to ensure quality and integrity of data.
• Ensure data is compliant with AJ Bell’s Data Governance and Data Classification policies.
• Maintain data dictionary.
• Maintain business level data model.
• Recommending and introducing new technology where needed.

Core:

• Cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
• Data transformation technology such as DBT
• Visual Studio Code
• Python
• CI automation systems such as Jenkins
• A git-based source control system such as BitBucket
• Data Warehouse/Kimball methodology
• Data replication technology such as Fivetran HVR.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams

Other:

• Good knowledge of IT products and systems
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Able to communicate with people at all levels confidently and effectively
• Able to prioritise work effectively
• Customer focussed
• Flexible approach to work - team player
• Adaptable to changing environment
• Self-motivated
• Embraces continuous learning
• Previous experience working in an e-commerce and/or financial services business
• Ability to use Docker and container orchestration tools
• AWS cloud infrastructure including AWS CDK
• MS SQL
• No SQL database such as Mongo
• AI Tools such as CoPilot, Snowflake Cortex

About AJ Bell

AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.

Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures.

We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays
• 6% Pension with matched contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)
• Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Travel and bike loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

Life at AJ Bell

• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to you
• Casual dress code
• Friendly, supportive team environment

Our ways of working

We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.

For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.

Inclusion & diversity

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.