The Interim Senior Business Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting financial planning and analysis within the Charity sector. This role will also run the Management Accounts.

Client Details

The hiring organisation is a well-established Charity in Central London.

Description

• Provide detailed financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and manage budgeting processes to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior stakeholders, offering actionable insights.
• Prepare Management Accounts pack.
• Manage stakeholder relationships through the organisation.
• Analyse financial performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with organisational goals.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Support the preparation of financial models and business cases for new initiatives.

Profile

• A strong background in financial planning and analysis, within the Charity sector is essential.
• Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in managing budgets and forecasting processes effectively.
• Knowledge of financial compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to a temporary role and deliver results quickly.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate ranging from £450 to £500pd.
• Hybrid - 2 days in the central London office
• 3-6 months with the opportunity to go on longer.

Our client is an acquisitive multi site operation who seek to hire an ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified FP&A Manager. The role will report to the FP&A Director, manage a team of 4 and suit a proven FP&A Manager looking to join a fast paced growing organisation. The business is keen to secure somebody who is happy to make positive changes and look to add real value being a key business partner to the leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of the annual budget and rolling forecast processes
• Lead monthly performance reporting and analysis for the Group, supporting executive and divisional leadership
• Develop KPI reporting and performance analysis, including integration of acquisitions into BAU processes
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and modelling to support business initiatives and decision-making
• Ensure consistency and quality of reporting across divisions
• Drive reporting process improvement and automation
• Manage and develop the FP&A team; 4 direct reports

A salary of £80,000-£85,000 is on offer plus bonus and benefits.

Morgan McKinley are currently working with a Global Organisation who are in need for a Group FP&A Manager for an initial 6 month Fixed Term Contract They are currently going through an implementation of a new planning system and will require management reporting to be created as well as the following ; -Run the Group budgeting, forecasting and long range plan processes, issuing clear group instructions, ensuring that deadlines are adhered to, and producing presentations for review by the board and executive team - Work with the Group Reporting team to provide budgets and forecasts for group-level IFRS adjustments - Analyse division level budget and forecast submissions, recommending whether proposed figures are appropriate - Build strong relationships with divisional FP&A teams to develop an understanding of their businesses - Analyse proposed division level EBITDA adjustments to ensure adjustments have appropriate support and are understood - Produce Group management reporting including commentary on performance for review by the board and executive team - Support the production of the Group planning documentation - Support Group due diligence processes and other M&A activity as required. This role is an immediate start based in Central London and working on a hybrid basis (2 days in the office 3 from home. A minimum of 4 years PQE experience. This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract paying up to £80K pro-rata'd

FP&A Manager Leeds Up to £65,000 DOE + bonus + hybrid

This is a role about stepping into a business that’s been through a lot of change and helping bring some clarity to it. The focus now is simple: profitability, control, and better decision-making.

Why this role exists They need someone who can take what’s there and build it into something more useful, there are lots of reports, but your job will be to add value to these. This means you’ll be giving better insight, better visibility and ultimately having better conversations off the back of it. You’ll work closely with the FD, CFO and wider leadership team. It’s giving the numbers real tangible meaning.

What you’ll be doing

• Own budgeting and forecasting, including longer-term modelling and 13-week cashflow
• Build out more meaningful reporting across multiple sites
• Work with ops to get a better handle on costs and wage efficiency
• Move reporting away from heavy Excel into something more accessible (Power BI, dashboards, MI)
• Support investment decisions and ROI work
• Be involved in senior-level discussions, including board-level exposure

What they’re looking for You could be:

• An FP&A Manager already
• A Commercial Analyst ready to step up
• A Finance Business Partner who leans more commercial than process

Key things:

• Strong Excel and modelling
• Solid budgeting / forecasting experience
• Comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders
• Able to work with a bit of ambiguity and bring some structure to it

Qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) are helpful, not essential.

Why it’s worth a look You’ll have proper exposure to decision-makers, and a genuine chance to improve how the business runs. You’ll be building something better and having a real impact on business performance.

Sound like something you’d be interested in? Click Apply Now

Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a commercially astute experienced accountant to join a growing group business as the Commercial Finance Director.

This is a crucial new role in the senior leadership team. The Commercial Finance Director, will be integral to the financial and commercial strategy across multiple SME manufacturing businesses, working closely with Group CEO, CFO as well as Managing Directors, operational leaders, and investors. Your influence will shape profitability, strengthen governance, and accelerate growth across the group.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where your expertise will directly drive performance improvements and strategic decision-making. You will enjoy working in a hands-on influential role within a people-focused business with big ambitions!

Commercial Finance Director - Responsibilities:

• Setting and executing the financial strategy across a group of UK manufacturing SMEs.
• Business partnering operational leaders to drive profitable growth and operational efficiency including pricing strategy, cost analysis, margins, processes and controls.
• Providing insight for key decisions including investments, acquisitions, and expansion and financial insight for the CEO, group leadership, and shareholders
• Overseeing group financial performance including revenue, margins, cash flow, etc
• Identifying and addressing commercial risks and opportunities across the portfolio
• Drive improvements in cost control, supply chain efficiency, etc
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, implementing reporting frameworks and KPIs, analysing performance trends and deliver actionable insights
• Ensuring strong governance, compliance, and internal controls, standardising processes, reporting, and systems across the group
• Supporting digital transformation, including ERP scoping and implementation
• Overseeing cash management, funding structures, and banking relationships
• Managing audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Leading integration of new acquisitions and evaluating capital investments including automation and capacity expansion
• Working closely with on-site finance functions, developing teams where needed and building financial capability.

Finance Director - The Rewards:

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000pa + benefits including car allowance, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and more! etc.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5pm

Location: Homes based, with travel to group businesses UK wide 3 days per week with overnight stays

Please note due to the locations of group businesses, you will need to be home based near M5/M4 corridors, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Birmingham or the Midlands.

Commercial Finance Director - The Person:

• This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) seeking a varied hands-on role with a growing group business.
• Proven track record of financial leadership experience and strategic decision making in SME manufacturing businesses, experience of group structured businesses would be beneficial.
• You will enjoy using your commercial skills - able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst also being hands on to deliver effective change where needed.
• A natural problem-solver with excellent analytical skills you’ll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in fast-paced businesses.
• You’ll be a first-rate communicator able to inspire, persuade and influence, with the ability to lead and positively manage and empower others to achieve.
• You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the group.
• Strong IT skills with experience of Sage 200 beneficial.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career with an employer that offers growth, a great culture and purpose, we want to hear from you!

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something exciting!

We reserve the right to close this role early, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Jo at Isca Recruitment.

Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West.

Interim Financial Controller (Part-Time) £50,000 - £55,000 FTE 3 Month FTC Remote (Leeds-based)

Are you a hands-on finance professional who enjoys owning the full finance function and being the go-to person for all things finance?

If you like working autonomously, rolling up your sleeves, and bringing structure to a growing business, this could be a great fit.

We’re partnering with a small, project-led business based in Leeds that is looking for a part-time Interim Financial Controller to step in following a long-standing team member’s departure.

This is a number one in finance role, reporting directly to the business owner, with full responsibility for the finance function.

The Role

• You’ll take full ownership of finance, ensuring everything runs smoothly while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls.
• Full Ownership: Acting as the in finance, partnering directly with the owner on financial performance
• Day-to-Day Finance: Managing purchase orders, sales orders, and maintaining accurate financial records
• Revenue & Cost Recognition: Handling deferred income and project-based accounting
• Month-End & Reporting: Overseeing reporting and ensuring financial information is accurate and meaningful
• Payroll & Compliance: Managing payroll, tax returns, and statutory requirements
• Systems: Working with Sage and improving existing spreadsheet-based processes
• Process Improvement: Identifying inefficiencies and implementing better ways of working
• Handover: Working closely with the outgoing team member to ensure a smooth transition

This is a broad, hands-on role where you’ll have real ownership and visibility across the business.

What They’re Looking For

• A well-rounded finance professional comfortable running a finance function end-to-end
• Strong practical experience (qualified or QBE both considered)
• Confident operating as the lead finance contact in a business
• Experience with Sage and strong Excel skills
• Comfortable managing transactional finance as well as higher-level oversight
• Experience with project-based accounting or deferred revenue is highly beneficial
• Exposure to M&A or business change would be advantageous but not essential

Why Join?This is a great opportunity to step into a true No.1 role, working directly with the owner and having full control over how finance operates.

You’ll have the autonomy to make improvements, influence decisions, and leave the business in a far stronger position than when you arrived.

There is also potential for the role to become permanent longer-term.

Location: Remote (Leeds-based business)Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE (pro rata)Contract: 3 months initially (interim to permanent potential)Working Pattern: Flexible (approx. 2-3 days per week)Start: ASAP

If you’re a hands-on finance professional looking for a flexible interim role with real ownership, hit apply.

Finance DirectorLocation: South Yorkshire (4 days on-site)Salary: c.£100,000 + Benefits Elevation are excited to be partnering with an entrepreneurial, growing SME in South Yorkshire to appoint a Finance Director. This is a commercially focused leadership role within a business that has strong backing and clear ambition. Operating as part of a wider group, the business has the agility and pace of an SME, but with the support and structure of a larger organisation. They are at a point where finance needs to be a true driver of performance, not just a reporting function. Working closely with the Managing Director, you'll take full ownership of the finance function, providing insight and challenge across the business. This will involve supporting strategic decision-making, improving visibility around performance, and helping shape the direction of the business as it continues to grow. Alongside the commercial piece, you'll ensure the fundamentals are robust. That means maintaining strong financial control, overseeing reporting, and continuing to develop processes and systems so they can scale with the business. There is already a solid base in place, but plenty of opportunity to refine, improve and put your own stamp on things. This role will suit a Finance Director or an experienced Financial Controller ready to step up, who enjoys being close to operations and influencing decision-making. You'll need to be comfortable in a hands-on environment, able to switch between strategic thinking and day-to-day detail, and confident working with senior stakeholders. The culture is down-to-earth, fast-paced and collaborative. It's a business where you can genuinely make a difference and see the impact of your work. If you're interested in learning more, please apply or contact Ben Graney, or Chris Ridgway for more information.

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

Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward.

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.

The Role

BDO’s Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people.

This role as Audit of Tax Senior Manager will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses.

You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work.

You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients.

You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team.

Requirements

When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with:

• Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area.
• Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory.
• General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients.
• Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team.
• Experience of coaching and training more junior staff.
• Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders.
• CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent

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.

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Financial Controller - Full Time - Permanent - £45,000 to £50,000 - St Stephen Trial Balance Consulting are pleased to be working with a growing multi-site business to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a senior, hands on role offering full oversight of the finance function alongside broader responsibility for business administration and support. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial management, reporting, and compliance, while also playing a key role in supporting the operational performance of the business. This is a highly visible position suited to someone who enjoys being at the centre of a fast moving SME environment. The role works alongside an in house bookkeeper responsible for transactional finance, with overall responsibility for ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial control, and effective coordination across the wider business. Key responsibilities will include: - Full ownership of financial management and reporting across the group - Overseeing the bookkeeper and transactional finance processes - Ensuring compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements - Leading budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management - Providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions - Supporting senior management with commercial and operational planning - Overseeing administrative processes and ensuring effective business support - Liaising with external stakeholders including accountants, advisors, and key partners - Contributing to the day to day running of the business as part of the leadership team We are seeking an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial control, reporting, and compliance. The successful candidate will be confident operating at a senior level, comfortable working closely with business owners, and capable of balancing strategic input with hands on delivery. This role would suit an experienced Financial Controller or a senior Finance Manager ready to step into a broader leadership position within a growing organisation. To apply, click apply and upload your CV and I will be in touch. This vacancy is being managed by Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting, reference DS10944a.

Role - Head of Commercial Finance Location - Manchester Salary - Between £73,000 and £85,000Marks Sattin are currently recruiting for a global professional services business in their search for a Head of Commercial Finance to work from their Manchester city centre office on a hybrid working pattern.The successful candidate will need to be ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified and have previous experience of working within a commercially focused role. An ability to interpret large volumes of data and deliver impactful insights is essential. Advanced Excel skills are crucial and any exposure to Power BI would be a distinct advantage. The Head of Commercial will need to be able to develop strong relationships throughout the business and present information to non-finance personnel. Any exposure to working within a professional services or property organisations would be preferable although not a pre-requisite. Key duties for the Head of Commercial Finance role will involve:

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Strategic financial planning
• Financial modelling
• Pricing analysis
• Cashflow analysis
• Profit and loss analysis
• Liaise with and present to key stakeholders
• Identify risks and opportunities
• Build a financial, planning and analysis function

Salary for the role is anywhere between £73,000 and £85,000 + benefitsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded individual who wants to work for a thriving business in a key role that will look at driving profitability, cost savings and strategic decision making. If you are keen to work for a dynamic, global company then please feel free to apply?

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Group Tax & Treasury Manager - London

We are partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing, multi-entity business backed by private equity to appoint a Group Tax & Treasury Manager. This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across tax, treasury, and strategic finance, ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a standalone capacity and enjoys driving change.

The Role

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the Group’s tax and treasury agenda. Operating within a highly acquisitive environment, you will ensure robust compliance, strengthen governance, and deliver practical, commercially focused tax solutions across the business.

You will be the go-to person for all tax & treasury matters, working closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, minimise risk, and enhance efficiency-while reducing reliance on external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UK corporation tax and VAT compliance, including filings, reporting, and statutory obligations
• Oversee tax accounting (current and deferred), group relief, and UK GAAP disclosures
• Manage transfer pricing, Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR), and thin capitalisation requirements
• Identify and deliver tax efficiencies, including R&D claims and capital allowances
• Provide expert VAT and indirect tax guidance across a complex group structure
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Own treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, banking relationships, and cash pooling
• Due to the acquisitive nature of the business, there are now c50 bank accounts. Simplify the banking facility structure through the consolidation to one preferred supplier.
• Strengthen governance frameworks, including SAO, CCO compliance, and tax risk management
• Act as the primary contact for HMRC and support audit and investor reporting
• Drive process improvements and explore tax technology solutions

About You

A technically strong and commercially minded tax & treasury professional who is comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You bring a hands-on approach, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant or tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA)
• 5+ years’ experience in large, complex or PE-backed organisations
• Proven experience operating as a standalone Tax Manager
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, and tax governance frameworks
• Experience managing tax across multi-entity structures
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the tax and treasury function within a growing, acquisitive group. You’ll play a key role in driving strategic decisions, improving controls, and creating long-term value for the business.

This position is based in central London, with an expectation of four days per week in the office initially moving to three days, post probation.

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor or Audit Assistant Manager with experience of, or a very strong interest in, working with Charity and Not for Profit clients? Would you like to work for one of the leading practice firms who work with many large and well known Charity and Not for Profit clients? If so this Top 10 firm, with over 700 staff and a large and well established Charity & NFP department is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor or Audit Assistant Manager (either recently qualified or with up to 3 years PQE) due to many impressive new business wins from competitors. You must be dedicated to the charity sector and be able to add value to their impressive and growing list of charity clients (including a mixture of small charities and many larger household names) which includes academies, schools, traditional charities, professional bodies, INGO's, grant makers, student unions, trade unions, religious organisations, membership bodies and social housing associations. You will be responsible for leading audit assignments from planning to completion, supervise juniors, review work, liaise with clients and carry out ad hoc assignments such as new business development, marketing and attending charity specific functions and events. Your role will be 100% audit and assurance based although there may be chances to gain exposure to accounts preparation work if desired. Your client base will be 100% charity and NFP based. Your role will be varied, hugely enjoyable and you can expect to progress to a higher level in a short space of time. To be considered for this new role (March 2026) you must be a fully qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor (either recently qualified or with some PQE) and either have experience or a strong interest in specialising in auditing Charity and Not for Profit clients. You will currently be working for a good quality UK based practice firm, with experience of leading audits from planning to completion, managing staff and acting in an advisory capacity to clients. Your current role must be at least 50% audit based. The firm has had great success with candidates who have relocated to London from around the UK and this firm welcomes applications from small or medium size firms. This Top 10 accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Zone 1 Central London is growing at a rapid rate, particularly their Charity & NFP department. They are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on, and advise many interesting charities based in London, the UK and internationally. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to full Manager grade in a short space of time. The firm has also had great success with Audit Seniors from small or medium size firms, looking to upgrade to a larger, London based firm. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor with experience of, or a strong interest in working with Charity and Not for Profit clients to join a large and growing Charity & NFP department of a Top 10 practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new position.

M&A Tax Director required by Top 10 Birmingham Accountancy Firm

Your new company
An award-winning leading Accountancy Firm is looking for an M&A Tax Director based in Birmingham. This Firm operates across the UK, Nordics and USA with around 100 offices in the UK alone. They have seen dramatic growth in recent years, bringing them into the Top 10 UK Firms and are looking to invest in this growth with the appointment of a new M&A Tax Director.

Your new role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner for a well known, multinational leading technology company working on a hybrid working basis for a 3 month term.

You will play a key part in delivering high quality employee relations support and ensuring consistency across complex change programmes.

You will collaborate closely with regional HR teams, legal partners, and centres of excellence to provide both proactive and reactive ER support.

The position requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on case management.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Partner with HR Business Partners, People/HR teams, and Legal to deliver change management initiatives (e.g., restructures, redundancies, TUPE, settlements, and exits)
• Support business leaders with restructuring, redeployment, and redundancy processes
• Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations cases and provide expert guidance
• Manage and resolve sensitive ER issues, including conducting thorough investigations and making objective recommendations
• Provide coaching to managers
• Maintain accurate case documentation
• Identify trends through ER data and recommend improvements to processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

• You will have a Degree (or equivalent) in HR, Employment Law, or a related field
• You will have solid demonstrable experience in an Employee Relations specialist role
• Experience working within a complex, global, matrixed organisation
• Strong expertise in UK employment law (Ireland knowledge beneficial)
• Proven track record supporting change management programmes
• Experience in media, technology, or entertainment industries is advantageous

For an opportunity to work for a market leader with great exposure to complex and high impact ER work, apply today.

Your new company
Your organisation is a nationally recognised utilities company looking for an experienced finance professional to join their team on a permanent basis.
Your new role
Your new role will have a heavy emphasis on charge-setting, financial modelling and working in a highly regulated environment. You will be reporting to the Regulatory and Charges Manager and be competent on Excel as well as be highly financially literate with strong attention to detail.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will need experience in charge setting, have a background working within the Utilities industry/working in a highly regulated environment. You will also have a qualification wither within accountancy and finance or economics.
What you’ll get in return
In return you will be offered a salary of just over 70,000 per annum, required to work from the office 1 day per week, as well as a competitive benefit and pension package with very flexible working hours.
What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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A hugely exciting opportunity to join an international organisation on an interim basis, assuming responsibility for the EMEA finance function and overseeing teams across EMEA. This assignment plays a critical role in providing continuity, stabilisation, and structured knowledge transfer while supporting ongoing change and transformation projects. The interim cover will remain in place until someone has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.

Job Title: Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director (Knowledge Transfer & Transformation)

Job Type: Interim Contract

Location: EMEA (Hybrid working)

Day Rate: £ Highly Competitive

Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA - Benefits

• Competitive day rate
• Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision-making level
• Opportunity to lead and embed finance transformation across EMEA
• Key role in stabilisation, process improvement, and knowledge transfer
• Exposure to a fast-scaling, international business environment
• Hybrid working

Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director - EMEA - About The Role

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced interim finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role during a period of transition. You will provide essential continuity across the EMEA finance function while supporting transformation, strengthening controls, and ensuring a smooth handover to the permanent structure.

Operating at the heart of the EMEA leadership team, you will take ownership of financial performance, reporting, and governance while driving improvements across systems, processes, and team capability. A key focus of this assignment will be knowledge transfer, process documentation, and upskilling the regional finance team to ensure long-term stability. This role requires a hands-on, technically strong leader who can balance operational delivery with strategic oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the senior interim finance lead across EMEA, partnering closely with regional leadership
• Ensuring continuity of financial performance and providing clear insight on risks, opportunities, and key drivers
• Leading all aspects of financial reporting in line with US GAAP and statutory requirements
• Strengthening forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes
• Enhancing revenue recognition and POC accounting in a high-judgement environment
• Reviewing, improving, and embedding a robust financial control framework
• Leading and supporting transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and reporting
• Improving the quality, speed, and impact of management and executive reporting
• Optimising cash flow, treasury strategy, and working capital performance
• Supporting operations to improve profitability and project-level performance
• Leading audits and ensuring a strong, compliant control environment
• Delivering structured knowledge transfer, process documentation, and capability building across the regional finance team

The Successful Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA Will Have:

• A proven track record in senior interim finance leadership roles within complex, multinational environments
• Deep expertise across controllership, FP&A, and financial strategy
• Strong technical grounding in US GAAP and financial governance
• Experience stabilising finance functions during periods of change
• A commercially minded approach with the ability to influence at executive level
• Demonstrated success in finance transformation and continuous improvement
• Advanced capability in Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling
• Experience with ERP systems

Desirable:

• CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Experience in private equity-backed or listed environments

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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Finance Lead - Malton - Up to £90,000 Chase & Holland are excited to be working exclusively with a successful FMCG organisation that boasts impressive market share, who are looking for a dynamic, continuous improvement focused Site Finance Lead, to join their passionate leadership team.You will report directly to the Group Finance Director, the Finance Site Lead will play a central role in driving performance at site, partnering closely with operations to turn financial insight into meaningful action. This is a highly visible role where finance isn’t just reporting the numbers; it’s shaping decisions, influencing outcomes, and improving how the site performs day to day. Working at the heart of the operation, you’ll lead the site finance team while collaborating with the Head of Operations and wider leadership to challenge thinking, unlock efficiencies, and deliver sustainable improvements.Package & Benefits:

• Car Allowance and 10% Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay and Life Assurance
• Our client will offer a great chance to work in a fast-growing sector of their business and a real opportunity to make a difference
• Exceptional career development opportunities
• Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer) and life assurance

Finance Lead responsibilities will include:

• Lead the site finance function
• Partner with the Head of Operations and Operations team
• To identify and deliver key continuous improvement initiatives
• To work with the senior management team to develop strategies for profit and any ad hoc project work
• Preparation and delivery of monthly business reviews
• Maintaining true and accurate financial records and audit trails for all statutory, internal and external auditing purposes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A hands-on, proactive approach with a passion for improvement and detail

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with qualified experience in Manufacturing or FMCG

• Demonstrable skills of managing and developing a team

• Strong IT and systems knowledge

• Strong influencing and communication skills

• Focus and push both self and others to achieve targets and results

If you are interested in this great Finance Lead 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.

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor with experience of, or a very strong interest in, working with Charity and Not for Profit clients? Would you like to work for one of the leading practice firms who work with many large and well known Charity and Not for Profit clients? If so this large Top 20 firm, with over 600 staff and a large and very well established Charity & NFP department is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor (either recently qualified or with some PQE) due to many impressive new business wins from competitors. You must be dedicated to the charity sector and be able to add value to their impressive and growing list of charity clients (including a mixture of small charities and many larger household names) which includes academies, schools, traditional charities, professional bodies, INGO's, grant makers, student unions, trade unions, religious organisations, membership bodies and social housing associations. You will be responsible for leading audit assignments from planning to completion, supervise juniors and carry out ad hoc assignments such as new business development, marketing and attending charity specific functions and events. Your role will be 100% audit and assurance based although there may be chances to gain exposure to accounts preparation work if desired. Your client base will be 100% charity and NFP based. Your role will be varied, hugely enjoyable and you can expect to progress to a higher level in a short space of time. To be considered for this new role (January 2026) you must be a fully qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor (with some PQE) and either have experience or a strong interest in specialising in auditing Charity and Not for Profit clients. You will currently be working for a good quality UK based practice firm, with experience of leading audits from planning to completion, managing staff and acting in an advisory capacity to clients. Your current role must be at least 50% audit based. The firm has had great success with candidates who have relocated to London from around the UK and this firm welcomes applications from small or medium size firms. This large Top 20 accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Zone 1 Central London is growing at a rapid rate, particularly their Charity & NFP department. They are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on, and advise many interesting charities based in London, the UK and internationally. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to Manager grade in a short space of time. The firm has also had great success with Audit Seniors from small or medium size firms, looking to upgrade to a larger, London based firm. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor with experience of, or a strong interest in working with Charity and Not for Profit clients to join a large and growing Charity department of a Top 20 practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new position.

Location: Sapientia Education Trust, Wymondham College (travel to other sites required)

Salary: SCP 40-48 (£51,356 - £60,208 FTE)

Vacancy Type: 52 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, Permanent

At Sapientia Education Trust, our purpose reaches far beyond education. We inspire curiosity, nurture potential, and empower over 8,500 young people across 22 schools to flourish. Behind that success is a dedicated Finance Team who are seeking an aspiring finance leader to join the Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Trust at a pivotal point in its development. As Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring strong financial leadership across 22 schools, enabling them to deliver world-class education. Working closely with the CFO and Finance Managers, you will lead key financial processes, strengthen controls, and support school leaders with high-quality financial insight. This role would be suited to someone looking to move into education either from practice, commercial or other public sectors.

Do you have the skills to:

• Provide advice and support to school staff on financial and budgetary matters, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and represents best practice.
• Lead the Finance Team through monthly management accounts and budget setting cycles, ensuring financial and non-financial objectives are met.
• Lead the end of year accounts, external audit, and internal scrutiny processes to ensure all matters are resolved successfully in collaboration with the Trust’s external auditors and internal scrutineers.
• Continuously review processes, procedures and practices to ensure the service provided is effective, efficient and compliant with all legal requirements.

What We Offer:

• Mentoring and coaching to support your career aspirations.
• Sodexo benefits account and Blue Light Card with discounts from major retailers.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme from Tusker.
• Hybrid working (one day per week from home after probation).
• 24/7 access to our employee wellbeing platform and resources.
• Local Government Pension scheme.

If you are a CCAB/CIMA qualified professional with integrity, strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to build relationships across a diverse organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join a Trust that values your professionalism, supports your growth, and recognises the difference your work makes every day.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Applications are to be considered upon receipt, so early applications are recommended.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

Global Accounting Network are excited to be partnering with one of the worlds greatest sports brands on the search for their new Senior FP&A Analyst. This commercially focused finance role offers the opportunity to be the finance business partner for the international media function, owning the media P&L and driving planning, forecasting, and insight that shape commercial decisions across numerous territories. We are open to look at both practice and industry backgrounds with a requirement to be at least part-qualified and ideally recently qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

The Role -

• Ownership of Media P&L, including revenues and expenses.
• Lead management submissions for media, including business planning, long range planning and quarterly forecasting; presenting to senior management.
• Key finance business partner for media team based in UK, US, Europe and South America.
• Manage and track progress towards revenue targets, providing insightful reporting to commercial teams.
• Manage and track expense budgets, ensuring spend is in line with contracted terms.
• Review and finance sign off on contracts, understanding P&L impact of commercial terms.
• Support process to accurately account for revenue.
• Support process to review purchase orders and invoices.
• Support financial reporting quarterly close for media; analyse P&L variances and review balance sheet reconciliations.

The Person -

• Part or Fully Qualified (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
• Experience of working across international businesses in a multi-currency environment.
• Experience setting & managing budgets, forecasting and tracking real-time updates.
• Relevant experience in TV, digital media or sports business preferred.
• Confident communicator: ability to instruct and direct employees across all functions and communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Able to use complex data to create simple storylines and insightful action points.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, organised, self-motivated with an eye for detail.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint user with experience using forecasting tool and ERP system.

Alexander Daniels have exclusively partnered with an ambitious and fast-growing business based in Staffordshire (fully site based), who are seeking a Financial Director to join its senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to take on a pivotal role in a privately owned, high-growth organisation with a clear vision for global expansion and long-term success.

About the Role

As Financial Director, you will lead the finance function across the UK and international operations, supporting the CEO and executive team in delivering strategic growth. You’ll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow, treasury, audit, legal, and capital planning, while managing relationships with external stakeholders including lenders, auditors, and legal advisors.

You’ll be responsible for scaling the financial infrastructure to support international expansion, leading a small UK-based team, and playing a key role in shaping the future of the business.

The Business

The company operates in a niche consumer goods sector and has experienced consistent double-digit growth, with plans to exceed £30m in revenue and expand globally over the next five years. It is known for its innovation, strong brand positioning, and collaborative culture, where employees are empowered and equity participation is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team and structure across multiple jurisdictions
• Deliver accurate monthly and annual financial reporting
• Manage complex cashflow cycles and treasury operations
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
• Support capital planning and funding initiatives
• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes
• Partner with supply chain and commercial teams to optimise performance

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 15+ years’ experience
• Background in both practice and industry, ideally within a scaling SME
• Experience with external funding, capital partners, and financial planning
• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, informal, and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong communicator with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level

Benefits

• Competitive and scalable salary
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme

If you’re a commercially minded finance leader ready to help shape the future of a growing international business, we’d love to hear from you.