• Hands-on FP&A role with focus on reporting, insight and large data sets
• Strong Excel and ability to work across multiple systems essential
• 3 to 6 month interim with high likelihood of permanent opportunity

Job Title: FP&A AnalystLocation: Northampton (Hybrid -2 days per week in the office)Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Contract: Initially interim (3-6 months)Role Purpose This role sits within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and supports the delivery of high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders, including Partners, practice leadership, and senior management. The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in monthly reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis, helping the business understand financial outcomes and key drivers. This is a hands-on analytical role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and adding commercial value, rather than purely producing reports.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Performance & Reporting

• Support reporting on revenue, costs, profitability, and key performance indicators
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Deliver clear and concise commentary for non-finance stakeholders
• Focus on post-month-end analysis rather than transactional accounting

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting cycle (already completed for current period)
• Assist with periodic reforecasting and year-end projections
• Work with senior team members to incorporate operational assumptions into forecasts
• Maintain and enhance financial models and planning tools

Business Partnering & Insight

• Act as a finance contact for assigned areas of the business
• Respond to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders
• Translate complex financial data into meaningful, commercially focused insights
• Support decision-making through analysis and interpretation

Data, Systems & Process Improvement

• Work across multiple systems to extract, validate, and analyse data
• Manage and manipulate large datasets using Excel
• Identify and resolve data inconsistencies and reporting challenges
• Support improvements in reporting processes, templates, and dashboards

Skills & ExperienceEssential

• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or financial analysis
• Strong Excel skills (comfortable handling large datasets, data imports, and modelling)
• Experience working with complex or imperfect data across multiple systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders

Field Service Engineer Location: Bristol or surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday We’re recruiting a Service Engineer to carry out on-site servicing, inspections, installations and repairs across customer locations. While this is not a highly technical engineering role, it is hands-on, physically demanding at times, and requires someone reliable, practical and comfortable working independently on the road. Full training is provided, and previous direct experience is not essential. What matters most is a strong practical mindset, confidence using tools, and the ability to manage your own workload while representing the company professionally on-site. What you’ll be doing Visiting customer sites, including schools, to carry out servicing and safety checks Carrying out minor repairs and adjustments, including replacing parts and maintaining moving mechanisms Completing installations, repairs and servicing to a consistent standard Identifying faults and resolving issues efficiently while on-site Completing service documentation and recording work carried out Carrying out quality and safety checks following work completion Working independently, managing daily schedules and travel Following health & safety procedures at all times Feeding back recurring issues or product faults to the wider team What we’re looking for A practical, hands-on individual who is confident using tools Comfortable working on the road and visiting multiple sites Able to work independently and manage time effectively Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail Physically fit - the role involves manual handling and site work Full UK driving licence Engineering or technical experience is helpful but not essential - full training is provided The role Field-based role with regular nationwide travel Occasional overnight stays depending on location Company vehicle provided Permanent, long-term position within an established service team Salary is fixed within the current structure and consistent across the team This role suits someone who enjoys practical work, autonomy, and being out on-site rather than desk-based, and who wants a stable, long-term position with training and support. DBS Check will be taken DVLA Check will be taken CV’s in word format to be sent to (url removed) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we’d also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and (email address removed) We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles

Cost Controller for a major offshore wind project in Scotland

Responsibilities

• Deliver, maintain, and manage robust cost management frameworks, procedures, and tools with responsibility for accurate project cost reporting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost reports on behalf of the Project/Package Managers ensuring EAC (Estimate at Completion) forecasts are available at a suitable level for each financial month end, board meetings, and lenders construction reports.
• Monitor and control project actuals, value of work done (VOWD), commitments and forecast costs against approved budgets and prepare accurate project reports for senior management.
• Responsible for maintaining a robust change control process within the project and recommend actions accordingly.
• Support package managers in variation orders (VOs) process and drawdowns from project contingency funds.
• Liaise with Planning to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedule.
• Supervise and monitor monthly cost reports from project contractors and /or consultants ensuring timely and accurate accrual submissions to finance.
• Support finance in validating monthly invoice/billing requests from contractors and/or consultants are correct and in-line with approved budget and any variations challenged.
• Participate in cost and estimate risk analysis sessions as required.
• Work closely with the Finance Team.

Experience/Knowledge

• Proven track record of working as a cost control professional on Small/Mid/Large capital project(s) within offshore wind and/or other energy sectors.
• Experience in project cost management - cost estimating, cost budgeting, change control, commitments, VOWD, cost forecasting, progress reporting, WBS structures etc. in a project development, engineering or construction environment.
• Demonstrates ability to identify areas for improved efficiency on projects and has previous experience implementing strategies to achieve more efficient working
• Relevant degree qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Candidates with 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar role but with lesser qualifications will also be considered.

Job Opportunity: Financial Controller

Location: Filton Hybrid 270 per day (Inside IR35, 12-month contract)

This position is suitable for qualified accountants with strong financial controlling experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Business Partner and lead for Finance for the Procurement Operational Team, providing financial direction for commercial strategy
• Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in tendering and supply chain performance
• Support supplier negotiations and claims
• Support teams on mergers and acquisitions to deliver synergies and opportunities
• Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process, ensuring robust financial planning
• Work closely with management to define and validate financial improvement projects and business cases
• Provide financial reporting to ensure visibility of performance versus targets and identify financial risks
• Challenge operational performance and support management in achieving targets
• Drive business cases for operational investments and performance improvement projects
• Perform financial controlling activities including recurring cost, inventory, non-recurring cost and capex
• Work closely with multiple stakeholders across finance, procurement and operations teams
• Manage stakeholder relationships within a matrix organisation

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 5 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team with a proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently across varied financial activities
• Strong communication skills across multiple stakeholders and locations
• Ability to present financial status to key stakeholders and board members
• Commercial negotiation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

• 270 per day (Inside IR35)
• 12-month contract
• Hybrid working model
• 35 hours per week

All applications will be treated as confidential.

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Please let us know if you require any adjustments to our application process. If you have any suggestions about how we can improve our processes, please do let us know - we want to do better.

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HW Finance are working with a manufacturing business in Sheffield who are looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller on an initial 6-month assignment, starting ASAP.

This is a hands-on, site-based role (5 days per week), supporting the business through a period of transition. You will act as a trusted and reliable “safe pair of hands” to the Finance Director, ensuring strong financial control while being comfortable operating in a lean environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping the fundamentals running smoothly, while also supporting senior leadership with forward-looking insight and decision-making. The role is offered on either an FTC or daily rate basis, with a salary equivalent of £65,000-£75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing robust monthly management accounts
• Forecasting and budgeting
• Cashflow forecasting
• VAT returns
• Supporting business partnering activity
• Oversight of transactional finance
• Supporting wider transformation/change activity as required

We are ideally looking for a proven Financial Controller/ Senior Finance Manager to join this business. The right person will ideally have Manufacturing experience, be a hands-on and detail-focused who is happy to operate in a lean finance function.

If you’re available at short notice, please get in touch to discuss further.

I’m delighted to be supporting a highly respected organisation with the appointment of a Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team.

Based in North East Yorkshire, this role sits at the heart of the business, partnering closely with senior operational stakeholders to drive performance, manage risk and support strategic decision-making across multiple divisions.

Reporting into a supportive Finance Director, you will act as a trusted finance partner, leading insight and providing constructive challenge across the multiple divisions. Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the lead finance business partner
• Owning budgeting, forecasting and reporting across multiple divisions
• Leading, coaching and developing two Analysts
• Delivering insightful analysis on pricing variances, risks and opportunities versus budget and forecast
• Managing standard cost of goods, quarterly forecasts and global submissions
• Providing financial expertise to capital investment appraisals, NPD P&Ls and post-investment reviews
• Driving improvements in finance reporting, automation and standardisation
• Supporting broader finance activity, month-end and ad-hoc projects as required

We’re keen to speak with commercially minded finance professionals who can demonstrate:

• A professional accountancy qualification with strong industry experience
• Proven business partnering experience within manufacturing environments
• The ability to analyse, interpret and challenge financial performance with confidence
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the courage to influence and challenge at senior level
• Experience managing or developing analysts and working effectively through change

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys operating in a high-impact, value-add finance role, closely aligned to operational performance and long-term strategy.

Please send your CV to Niamh Hellewell if you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further.

This growing, innovative organisation based in Farnham are seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join the business on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will be joining an expanding organisation that offers a brilliant working culture, and this role is a pivotal position in the finance team. Furthermore, this role will be mostly office based however does come with some flexibility. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced, versatile Finance Manager that is immediately available and seeking their next challenge.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Type: 12-month contract, full time

Location: Farnham, Surrey

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Reference no: 16059

Finance Manager - Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Travel insurance
• Flexible working options
• Car parking onsite

Finance Manager - About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Director and working within a team of 4. You will be managing the daily running of the finance function and supporting the wider team. This is a busy, hands-on position and will suit someone with previous SME experience. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Full end to end production of the monthly management accounts including full P&L and balance sheet.
• Ownership of month & year end activities including revenue recognition of multiple projects.
• Acting as a business partner to the client services team, demonstrating commercial awareness and proving relevant analysis.
• Overseeing the transactional accounting function, ensuring it is running at full efficiency.
• Actively look to improve systems and process to ensure operations are efficient.
• Assess and report on projects from a financial perspective throughout their lifecycle, ensuring positive cash positions.
• Create, refine and implement improved reporting. Circulate regular reports and contribute to monthly board packs.
• Contribute towards filing requirements at year end including statutory accounts.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• A full ACA/ACCA/CIMA accounting qualification
• Previous experience in working within an SME
• Experience within project accounting would be desirable
• Strong system/IT skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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Distinct is supporting our client through a critical period within Group Finance, requiring a highly hands-on Financial Controller to act as a true number two to the Group FC.

The business is a listed, multi-site organisation with offices in Leicester, offering a hybrid working model of three days on-site and the remainder from home.

This role will focus on stabilisation, control, and delivery rather than transformation. It’s a standalone role with a strong focus on getting into the details.

The contract will run until the end of 2026.

You will:

• Step into an environment where processes aren’t fully defined and bring structure quickly
• Take ownership of balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and group reporting support
• Support consolidations, statutory reporting, and audit queries
• Provide technical accounting guidance (including IFRS 16 and complex areas)
• Work closely with a junior team, offering day-to-day direction and improving output quality
• Identify and remediate control gaps, restoring discipline across finance processes
• Support ERP/system activity, including data validation and process alignment
• Act as a key problem solver, unblocking issues and keeping reporting on track
• Rebuild control, consistency, and confidence in reporting
• Ensure the business is in a stronger position ahead of year-end

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong background in financial control and reporting (IFRS 16)
• Proven experience operating in complex, fast-paced, or multi-site environments
• Confident in technical accounting and audit support
• Experience supporting ERP or system changes
• Comfortable working with incomplete information and ambiguity

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CMA Recruitment Group have partnered with a growing organisation based in Andover, Hampshire to recruit a Finance Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. This is a key role within the finance team, leading the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions (team of 7) while supporting ongoing projects alongside month-end and audit requirements. The business is on a strong growth trajectory, with plans to significantly increase turnover over the next five years.

The successful candidate will be qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience, and will be an approachable, hands on Finance Manager with proven team management experience. You will be confident supporting, developing and motivating staff, while managing a varied and fast-paced workload.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• Overseeing financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Leading budgeting processes and managing financial controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Collaborating with senior management to develop financial strategies aligned with business goals
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and financial regulations
• Driving continuous improvement of financial processes and contributing to the organisation’s growth initiatives

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within a similar sector or environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable leadership and team management capabilities
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools, with a solid understanding of UK accounting standards
• A proactive attitude and a desire to contribute to organisational success

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

• Potential for performance-based bonus at the end of the contract
• Supportive working environment with a focus on team achievement
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
• Flexi hours
• Free parking

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

ROLE PURPOSE

• To manage and deliver written and digital communications associated with stakeholder engagement supporting in delivering community engagement strategy, community commitments and interface requirement whilst complying with policy and standards
• To work collaboratively with the joint venture team and other stakeholders to create, plan, deliver and measure effective and engaging communications for target audiences that drive value and protects and enhances the reputation for major projects.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders acting as a trusted adviser on communication matters for stakeholder engagement.
• Community organisations and representatives, Project teams, Early Works Contractor and other Main Works Civil Contractors, Suppliers and Subcontractors.
• There will be a need to liaise with other contractors on the route where there are significant interfaces, such as the new Stations and the Central section of the route in order to ensure a consistent approach to local communities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and manage the creation and delivery of creative communications (both written and digital) in line with HS2 Project’s community Engagement Strategy, Local Area Engagement Plan and Community Investment Plan. This will involve analysis, planning, responding to needs, identification of requirements and emerging demands, creating, delivering and reporting performance.
• Develop, manage and deliver plans that target the right audiences with engaging material that uses the best channel taking into account cost delivered to quality and on time.
• Deliver the outputs of those plans by working closely with team members in the engagement and interface teams and liaising directly with project delivery teams. Where required work effectively with suppliers that support delivery of communication activity.
• Ensure appropriate interface between Internal and Station Construction partners to ensure joined up communication and messaging to communities.
• Work always within agreed protocols, procedures, and brand guidance. Ensuring all communications are on brand accurate and signed off by the appropriate stakeholders.
• Lead by example to ensure a one team culture for delivery of Stakeholder
• Engagement for the project o Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the team, wider teams and other stakeholders as needed.
• Support an integrated team approach with other contractors’ representatives.
• Working closely with the project team to identify and record potential issues and risks along with suitable mitigations that can be delivered through proactive communications.
• Ensure all activities are correctly reported on and recorded in appropriate systems and GDPR compliant.
• To be proficient in the application of all working practices and approved IT systems.
• Identify and capture learning at every opportunity and use to inform improvements eg. Process change, TBT, briefings, implementing a lesson learned. Ensure accurate audience data and segmentation are available for successful communication and campaign delivery.
• Capture and celebrate success leading on the creation of case studies and outcomes for reporting. Identifying opportunities to implement, demonstrate and share best practice.
• Instil a right first-time approach and self-assurance checks. Understand and prepare for any required audits.
• The scope of this role includes, but is not limited to, the duties described below Production of forward looks of construction activities each quarter for publishing onto the website.
• Identifying and delivering on opportunities to extend reach through new channels of communications or new audiences.
• Creation and delivery of plan of local updates (newsletters) generating engaging content.
• Lead on delivery of engagement materials and communications at events
• Manage delivery of specific communication as identified in key event communications engagement plans.
• Capture and creation of case studies for all community investment activities.
• Capture and celebrate and promote good works.
• Write impactful submissions for relevant project awards
• Write content for local publications/social media content
• Liaise with the project Communications Team to coordinate production of photographs and videos to demonstrate operational progress and achievements.
• Supporting the business at times of major incidents or crises and working out of hours to support project requirements.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills
• Good stakeholder management skills, with experience of advising on reaching communications goals
• Team player with ability to work with individuals across multiple geographical locations
• Adapts positively to changing business demands
• A self-starter with good organisation skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines
• Willingness to travel
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Experience of developing communication and engagement plans
• Experience of organising public facing events and engagements
• Experience of working on large building/civil engineering infrastructure projects and/or the construction industry
• Good understanding of the regulatory environment in construction/rail/utility industries
• Familiarity with major project and civil construction concepts

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