Software Product Analyst to provide internal research support capturing requirements and creating functional specifications.
You will work across the full product lifecycle, from concept to release working with design, development and test teams feeding back product insights for on-going development.
Organisational skills are key as Product Analysts work on a varied project in parallel typically leveraging leading-edge technology for new product development and enhancement.
Key Skills:
Product Analyst / Functional Business Analyst experience of Software systems.
Academic achievement in Computer Science or related, (degree level minimum).
Ability to prioritise based upon changing commercial pressures
Persuasive, confident and diplomatic
Ability to present software proposals/concepts to project stakeholders
Experience liaising with the business and client to understand technical and functional requirements
Asset Management Industry knowledge.
Responsibilities
Requirement capture identifying relevant concepts and creating product specifications.
Create and maintain specifications and mock-ups in accordance with the business priorities.
Design product workshops & focus groups.
Interpret application usage analytics and provide insights.
Product research as part of the wider team broadening industry knowledge and experience.
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Software Product Analyst to provide internal research support capturing requirements and creating functional specifications.
You will work across the full product lifecycle, from concept to release working with design, development and test teams feeding back product insights for on-going development.
Organisational skills are key as Product Analysts work on a varied project in parallel typically leveraging leading-edge technology for new product development and enhancement.
Key Skills:
Product Analyst / Functional Business Analyst experience of Software systems.
Academic achievement in Computer Science or related, (degree level minimum).
Ability to prioritise based upon changing commercial pressures
Persuasive, confident and diplomatic
Ability to present software proposals/concepts to project stakeholders
Experience liaising with the business and client to understand technical and functional requirements
Asset Management Industry knowledge.
Responsibilities
Requirement capture identifying relevant concepts and creating product specifications.
Create and maintain specifications and mock-ups in accordance with the business priorities.
Design product workshops & focus groups.
Interpret application usage analytics and provide insights.
Product research as part of the wider team broadening industry knowledge and experience.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Commercial Analyst to join the finance team of this foodservice leader.The Commercial Analyst will provide support and challenge to the wider business, driving performance and commercial goals through strategic decision-making alongside the MD, CFO, and UK Executive.Job Responsibilities:
Manage the month-end reporting process. Analyse complex financial information to provide accurate and timely financial information to management for decision-making purposes.Analyse current and past trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures.Consolidate Weekly Operating Reports for all units, validate summary analysis/narrative and deliver insightful analysis of results before submission.Coordinate the annual plan process, ensuring this supports the business objectives.Consolidate the unit budgets whilst proactively challenging the validity of assumptions used and culminating in a set of balanced risks and opportunities.Completion of 3/5 year plans in line with strategic objectives.Produce a rolling forecast and a schedule of risks and opportunities every month.Preparation of all management reporting packs, including weekly, monthly, forecast and budget for the UK Executive and Group.Produce financial modelling for potential new business. Using business and industry knowledge, critically appraise the opportunity in line with the UK’s existing portfolio and strategic goals.Design, build, and maintain complex financial models for bids, integrating lifecycle costing, risk assessment, and value-for-money analysis.Review new business trading against the business case.Completion of ONS and other statutory surveys.Provide financial support to other functional departments.Other ad-hoc analysis and reporting requirements.
The successful candidate:
Qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)2+ years relevant finance experienceGood commercial and business acumenAbility to analyse complex financial informationExcellent communication skills, including being able to present complex information in a clear and concise formatBe pro-active, challenging, highly organised and work well under pressureExcellent interpersonal and influencing skills and be confident in partnering the business to help drive better resultsUse of excel to a good standard as required in a senior finance role
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Project owner, ensuring all commercial departments are aware and able to use the report to quickly understand the commercial market conditions (PC)
Develop and report on daily activity for the Renault Group, through the daily registrations and order reports
All reporting on event efficacy, with feedback and proposals on future commercial promotions
Support the Commercial Programmes Manager with sales alert communication and offer grids to our retailer network
Support the commercial programmes manager to facilitate the motability programme for Renault Brand in the UK
Training:
Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
You will also receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship Team to increase your skills
Training Outcome:Potential full-time position for the right candidate after completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Renault Group is an international automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles under brands including Renault, Dacia, and Alpine, and is transforming into a next-generation automotive and mobility company.Working Hours :Days to be confirmed, 9:00am - 5:15pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Leadership,Adaptable,Passion for Data,Competent in Microsoft Office,Excel....Read more...
Operational Analyst required to work in operational research team providing analytical support to commercial programs. You will use internal data integration and analysis tools to gather, analyse, and report on data and also provide project management support to operations driving process improvements.
Requirements
Experienced driving organisational change and continuous improvement.
Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to adapt to internal IT systems.
Aviation industry operations experience.
Responsibilities
Maintain data structure integrity and governance within the system.
Support the data intelligence tools, data integration and reporting for operational teams.
Support leadership team with continuous improvement initiatives, including project management to ensure proper execution and integration.
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Are you an experienced Business Analyst with the ability to drive operational efficiencies? Would you like to supercharge your career by working on an entire transformation programme from service design to digital transformation? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to lead on formulating, developing, and taking responsibility for end-to-end business solutions within a change portfolio. As a specialist provider of resource to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and gain experience as part of modern environment championing continual improvement. The purpose of the role will be to play a pivotal part all business analysis facets of large or complex business change and technology programmes and shape the associated business outcomes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include driving the business goals ensuring that they are understood and documented; Completing robust analysis in line with the overall delivery plan; stakeholder engagement & analysis; requirement gathering ensuring robust elicitation & validation; translating business requirement into functional & technical specifications by engaging with internal & external stakeholders; improving existing business processes; artefact production; solution support; user acceptance testing, and change impact assessments amongst other responsibilities.Must Have
Demonstrable commercial experience of effectively working independently as a Business Analyst.
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirement Elicitation.
Experience of Business Process Mapping and capturing user stories.
Experienced in overseeing UAT sessions, ensuring alignment between requirements and test scenarios.
Experience of a variety of analysis techniques such as SWOT, Pestle MoSCoW, etc.
A base of formal Business Analysis certification such as BCS Foundation, or evidence of working towards BCS/ISEB Diploma (or similar level of accreditation).
Nice to Have
Power BI/ Power Platform
Knowledge/Experience of Change Management or Continuous Improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Business case development
Ideally a blend of methodology experience covering Agile and more iterative Waterfall projects.
Additional certification such as PRINCE Foundation, PMP, Agile, ITIL, etc.
As an individual you will have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, be a self-starter, driven, and comfortable with taking responsibility for change and delivery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to think on your feet and be ultimately goal orientated. The role is offered on an initial 18-month fixed term salaried contract with scope to run and, alongside a competitive salary, you will receive a generous a benefits package that includes bonus scheme, generous employer pension, flexible working, generous leave entitlement, life/health insurance and professional development. The role will be hybrid based, with up to 2/3 days spent in the office in the North East on a weekly basis, If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation continually looking to provide a better service to customers.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
Are you an experienced Business Analyst with the ability to drive operational efficiencies and lead other Business Analysts? Would you like to supercharge your career by working on an entire transformation programme from service design to digital transformation? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to lead on formulating, developing, and taking responsibility for end-to-end business solutions within a change portfolio. As a specialist provider of resource to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and gain experience as part of modern environment championing continual improvement. The purpose of the role will be to play a pivotal part in leading all business analysis facets of large or complex business change and technology programmes and shape the associated business outcomes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include driving the business goals ensuring that they are understood and documented; taking responsibility for the completion of robust analysis in line with the overall delivery plan; stakeholder engagement & analysis; leading on requirement gathering ensuring robust elicitation & validation; translating business requirement into functional & technical specifications by engaging with internal & external stakeholders; improving existing business processes; artefact production; solution support; user acceptance testing; line management; and change impact assessments amongst other responsibilities. Must Have
Demonstrable commercial experience of effectively working independently as a Business Analyst.
Previous experience in line managing, leading, coaching and/or mentoring other Business Analysts.
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirement Elicitation.
Experience of Business Process Mapping and capturing user stories.
Experienced in overseeing UAT sessions, ensuring alignment between requirements and test scenarios.
Experience of a variety of analysis techniques such as SWOT, Pestle, MoSCoW, etc.
A base of formal Business Analysis certification such as BCS Foundation, or evidence of working towards BCS/ISEB Diploma (or similar level of accreditation).
Nice to Have
Power BI/ Power Platform
Knowledge/Experience of Change Management or Continuous Improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Business case development
Ideally a blend of methodology experience covering Agile and more iterative Waterfall projects.
Additional certification such as PRINCE Foundation, PMP, Agile, ITIL, etc.
As an individual you will have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, be a self-starter, driven, and comfortable with taking responsibility for change and delivery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to think on your feet and be ultimately goal orientated. The role is offered on an initial 18-month fixed term salaried contract with scope to run and, alongside a competitive salary, you will receive a generous a benefits package that includes bonus scheme, generous employer pension, flexible working, generous leave entitlement, life/health insurance and professional development. The role will be hybrid based, with up to 2/3 days spent in the office in the North-East on a weekly basis, If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation continually looking to provide a better service to customers.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT CHESHIRE EAST (HYBRID) UP TO £52,500 + BONUS SCHEME
THE OPPORTUNITY:We’re working with a rapidly growing manufacturing business. They’re scaling fast and need a strong Management Accountant to help drive performance and profitability.
As the Management Accountant, you’ll report directly to the Head of Finance, work closely with operational teams and oversee 1 direct report. Your focus will be on understanding production costs, improving pricing consistency, analysing product profitability, identifying efficiencies that boost margins and completing month end tasks.
You’ll also support forecasting and resource planning, build financial models to guide product strategy, and provide clear insights to help senior leadership make informed decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business with the opportunity for future progression!THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:
Complete month-end processes accurately and on time.
Manage costing methods and stock controls to support daily and strategic decisions.
Review and explain manufacturing cost variances promptly.
Provide regular stock and cost analysis updates.
Collaborate across departments to strengthen financial visibility and control.
Drive performance improvements across the site.
Act as the link between finance, operations, and commercial teams.
Implement and maintain robust costing systems to highlight returns.
Monitor quality, demand, and stock levels, challenge anomalies.
Support managers in understanding financial impacts of operational decisions.
Deliver clear, actionable reports using internal systems and data analysis
Maintain and update the 13 week cashflow forecast, improving automation and accuracy wherever possible.
Support the annual budgeting process, including sales forecasting, material costs, production variances, labour and overhead absorption and currency impacts.
Provide holiday cover for treasury duties such as completing VAT returns, managing invoice-discounting tasks, and handling foreign-exchange transactions
Oversee and develop one direct report.
ABOUT YOU:
Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Cost Accountant, Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst or similar within manufacturing.
Strong understanding of costing principles, stock control, bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge non-finance stakeholders.
Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) preferred but not essential.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Management Accountant role via the advert for consideration.
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Based at the Birmingham HQ, you will work at least 40 hours per week within the business on-site. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include hands-on supply chain management for the business with an underline key objective to continually ensure 100% stock availability for our customer. You must have the drive to assist in the growth of the business, whilst keeping a very customer centric attitude towards day-to-day operational tasks.
You must also have a keen eye for the detail and will be responsible in gaining efficiencies in the current purchasing & supply chain processes by automating processes, develop purchasing plans, regularly monitoring inventory and assessing supplier performance with the ultimate objective of nearing 100% OTIF level on customer orders.
Your role shall also require regular communication and liaison with various departments to ensure smooth functioning of the operations.
Some of the key activities/ accountabilities will include but not limited to:
Own purchasing plans and stock replenishment in line with demand and supplier lead times
Assist rolling out new automation across the supply chain
Build reporting dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (Klipboard K8)
Track supplier performance and highlight risks, opportunities, and savings
Balance stock levels to keep customers in-stock while reducing excess inventory
Turn procurement, supplier, and inventory data into actionable insights
Present insights weekly to the Commercial Manager and to the Board
Drive continuous improvements in purchasing, logistics, and distribution
Work closely with freight forwarders to arrange shipping schedules and delivery bookings in our DC.
Ensure suppliers are to arrange correct shipping documents timely and first stage invoices on K8.
Coordinate with the Goods-in team to ensure all incoming stock is delivered and booked in a timely manner.
Help update K8 system with latest product data including supplier, barcode, dimensions, prices, etc.
Requirements:
2–3 years’ applied experience as a supply chain planner or analyst (essential)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros, modelling) or Excel certification
Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools
Working knowledge of ERP systems
Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness
Excellent communication skills, confident presenting to managers and directors
Organised, detail-focused, proactive approach
You will need to be able to work well under pressure and take initiatives. Prioritising your workload is essential.
Other Benefits include:
Company auto-enrolment pension
Free Parking on site
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UK Wide (Remote) + Occasional Travel Circa £45,000 + Travel Expenses + BenefitsAre you a commercially minded Finance Analyst who enjoys turning numbers into clear, practical actions with the ability to explain financial performance in a way that genuinely helps non-finance stakeholders improve?A well-established UK face-to-face fundraising and sales agency is recruiting a Finance Analyst to support the financial health and operational success of a national network of independently owned, contracted partner businesses. This is a high-impact, relationship-driven analytical role. You’ll work closely with business owners each week, reviewing performance, spotting trends and helping them put sensible plans in place to improve profitability, tighten financial discipline and make better decisions, without being heavy-handed or “corporate”.You’ll be the go-to person for reviewing partner financials, creating forecasts, building dashboards, and translating insight into meaningful actions. You’ll be confident enough to challenge where needed, but personable enough to do it in a way that builds trust and drives change.Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular reviews of partner submissions and financial health (P&L, cashflow, balance sheet), identify trends, risks and performance gaps, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Build a clear understanding of revenue drivers, cost structures and the operational causes behind financial results.
Produce forecasts, scenario models and profitability analysis to support planning and decision-making.
Create and maintain dashboards, templates and standardised reporting tools; monitor KPIs and provide clear monthly/quarterly performance updates.
Partner with independent business owners via weekly check-ins to review results, agree actions and drive follow-through, explaining insight in a clear, non-technical way.
Provide supportive guidance on budgeting, forecasting and financial discipline, helping improve financial understanding across the network.
Improve consistency and accuracy of reporting across the partner network, supporting ad hoc investigations, reconciliations and occasional finance-related training.
Travel occasionally to partner sites/meetings when face-to-face support will strengthen delivery and relationships.
Skills & Experience
Analytically sharp, with the ability to interpret data and turn insight into practical actions
Down to earth, credible and confident in conversation
Able to build strong relationships quickly with a wide range of stakeholders
Asks the right questions to understand underlying issues and opportunities
Drives improvement through influence, collaboration and trust rather than authority
3+ years’ experience in financial analysis / business analysis (or similar)
Strong understanding of financial statements and performance metrics
Confidence building dashboards, templates and forecasts (strong Excel essential)
The ability to present insight clearly to non-financial audiences
A structured, methodical approach and excellent attention to detail
High levels of discretion and comfort handling commercially sensitive information
Willingness to travel occasionally across the UK (including the odd overnight stay)
If you enjoy autonomy, variety and real-world commercial problem solving and you like the idea of partnering with multiple business owners to help them run stronger, more profitable operations, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing national network. Apply now!....Read more...
About the Role:We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Hotel Asset Management Analyst to join this dynamic team. This role will be instrumental in monitoring, analysing, and optimising the financial performance of a portfolio of hotels. The successful candidate will provide key insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the maximisation of asset value.Key Responsibilities:
Conduct financial analysis, modelling, and reporting for a portfolio of hotels to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.Support the asset management team in developing and executing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.Analyse hotel financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and variances.Work closely with hotel operators and internal stakeholders to evaluate revenue management, cost control, and capital expenditure initiatives.Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking performance against industry standards.Prepare investor and board reports, highlighting financial trends, risks, and opportunities.Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess industry trends and investment opportunities.Support due diligence and financial modelling for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing activities.Maintain strong relationships with hotel management teams, external advisors, and financial institutions.
Key Requirements:
Hotel industry experience is essential, with a solid understanding of hotel operations, revenue management, and financial reporting.A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Hospitality Management, or a related field.Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.Experience working with hotel-specific systems such as Opera, STR, HotStats, or similar.Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-driven approach.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.A team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
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FP&A and Financial Integration Analyst Location: 3 Days Wilmslow HQ, 2 days from home Salary: CompetitiveHeadquartered in Wilmslow and established in 1995, the Citation Group of companies is a growing professional services and compliance business employing over 600 people. The product delivers valuable HR, Employment Law, Health & Safety, ISO and Electrical Safety products and services to over 120,000 SMEs across the UK, Australia and Canada. The Citation Group has grown rapidly over the past few years and has big ambitions for the future. As a Private Equity-backed business, the plan is to triple the size of the business over the next few years through both organic growth and acquisitions.The role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and analytical finance professional to join a high-growth business as an FP&A and Financial Integration Analyst, reporting directly to the FP&A Director. In this pivotal role, you will combine forward-looking financial analysis with hands-on integration support, shaping the financial strategy and performance visibility of a rapidly expanding organisation. You’ll play a key role in driving planning accuracy, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring seamless financial integration across new acquisitions — making this a highly visible and influential position within the finance function.Financial Planning & Analysis • Lead or support the preparation of annual and half-year forecasts, collaborating closely with senior leadership • Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment cases and strategic initiatives • Maintain rolling forecasts that provide management with up-to-date financial visibility, incorporating key performance indicators and business assumptions • Analyse monthly results versus budget, forecast and prior periods, providing concise and insightful commentary on performance drivers and variance analysis • Prepare presentations and analysis for senior management and investors • Responsible for the financial consolidation of both budgets and actuals, including commercial KPIs, financial statements and additional key stakeholder information. • Working with the divisional finance teams regarding the preparation of financial information in line with Group standards and timings. Financial integration • Collaborate with the Corporate Development team, divisional finance stakeholders and external advisors pre-acquisition, evaluating historical financial results, financial team structure and current accounting policies• Review and input into the financial modelling for new acquisitions, including sensitivities, integration costs, key modelling assumptions, synergy calculations and how these impact the Group post deal • Identify potential financial and operational risks that could impact integration, including accounting policy differences, tax exposure and data quality issues • Lead and coordinate the integration of new entities into the Group, ensuring a smooth transition across reporting, planning and control frameworks • Manage the consolidation of accounting and reporting systems • Monitor synergy realisation, integration costs, and the financial performance of newly acquired businesses against pre-deal assumptions Data, systems and process improvement • Maintain and enhance forecasting and reporting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy • Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data across systems • Review and refine FP&A processes to strengthen planning accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enhance insight generation • Support compliance with corporate financial policies, controls, reporting standards, ensuring data quality throughout the planning processOther ad hoc projects• Assist in the group audit of new acquisitions in the year • Involvement in Group reorganisation projects (liquidations, restructures, hive-ups etc.)• Readiness reviews in advance of Group exit from current PE cycleAbout you• Hold an ACA (or equivalent) qualification• A curious and critical thinker; a self-starter who digs into information and data to uncover insights and drive smarter financial decisions. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage non-Finance colleagues • Advanced Excel and data manipulation is essential• Technically strong with a good depth of understanding and experience of financial reporting • Experience of improving processes and control environments• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and ever-evolving Private Equity environment• Experience in working with subscription business metrics (ARR, NRR, churn etc) preferableJoin us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!....Read more...
Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a proven ability in delivering concurrent business solutions within IT/change programmes and projects? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to work on formulating, developing, and taking responsibility for end-to-end business solutions within a change portfolio. As a specialist provider of resource to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and gain experience as part of modern environment championing continual improvement. The purpose of the role will be to take a lead on all business analysis facets of large or complex business change and technology programmes and shape the associated business outcomes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include driving the business goals ensuring that they are understood and documented; engaging with key stakeholders to complete robust analysis in line with the overall delivery plan; using Lean and Lean Six to drive efficiencies and improvements, the production of artefacts such as Process architectures, Process Designs, Logical Data Models, Agile user Journeys amongst others; working to continuously improve business analysis practice; mentoring and supporting direct reports; requirement gathering ensuring robust elicitation & validation; translating business requirement into function & technical specifications by engaging with internal & external stakeholders; improving existing business processes, artefact production, solution support and user acceptance testing; and change impact assessments amongst other responsibilities. Must Have
Demonstrable commercial experience of effectively working independently as a Business Analysis.
A track record of delivering tangible process improvements utilising Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement techniques.
Experience of Business Process Modelling, leveling methods and/or BPMN 2.0 experience.
Previous experience of delivering in both an Agile/Scrum and iterative/Waterfall environment.
Robust artefact creation and documentation.
Some formal certification such as BCS Foundation as a minimum, and evidence of working towards BCS Diploma Business Analysis certification (or similar level)
Nice to Have
Experience of Cloud Adoption projects and/or ERP SaaS solutions such as Oracle Fusion, Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar
Experience in property management processes such as Income Management, Rents, Service Charges,
Leasehold, Estates, Tenancies, Allocations, Lettings, Repairs, Maintenance, Assets, Customers, or similar.
Lean or Lean Six Sigma accreditation.
As an individual you will have a strong and proven analytical background with working on large and complex projects and programmes from the concept stage through to the operational acceptance, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, be a self-starter comfortable with taking responsibility for delivery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to think on your feet and be ultimately goal orientated. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes bonus scheme, generous employer matched pension, flexible working, generous leave entitlement, life/health insurance and professional development. The role will be hybrid based, with one or two days spent in the office in Hampshire on a weekly basis If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation continually looking to provide a better service to customers.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
FP&A and Financial Integration Analyst Location: 3 Days Wilmslow HQ, 2 days from home Salary: CompetitiveHeadquartered in Wilmslow and established in 1995, the Citation Group of companies is a growing professional services and compliance business employing over 600 people. The product delivers valuable HR, Employment Law, Health & Safety, ISO and Electrical Safety products and services to over 120,000 SMEs across the UK, Australia and Canada. The Citation Group has grown rapidly over the past few years and has big ambitions for the future. As a Private Equity-backed business, the plan is to triple the size of the business over the next few years through both organic growth and acquisitions.The role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and analytical finance professional to join a high-growth business as an FP&A and Financial Integration Analyst, reporting directly to the FP&A Director. In this pivotal role, you will combine forward-looking financial analysis with hands-on integration support, shaping the financial strategy and performance visibility of a rapidly expanding organisation. You’ll play a key role in driving planning accuracy, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring seamless financial integration across new acquisitions — making this a highly visible and influential position within the finance function.Financial Planning & Analysis • Lead or support the preparation of annual and half-year forecasts, collaborating closely with senior leadership • Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment cases and strategic initiatives • Maintain rolling forecasts that provide management with up-to-date financial visibility, incorporating key performance indicators and business assumptions • Analyse monthly results versus budget, forecast and prior periods, providing concise and insightful commentary on performance drivers and variance analysis • Prepare presentations and analysis for senior management and investors • Responsible for the financial consolidation of both budgets and actuals, including commercial KPIs, financial statements and additional key stakeholder information. • Working with the divisional finance teams regarding the preparation of financial information in line with Group standards and timings. Financial integration • Collaborate with the Corporate Development team, divisional finance stakeholders and external advisors pre-acquisition, evaluating historical financial results, financial team structure and current accounting policies• Review and input into the financial modelling for new acquisitions, including sensitivities, integration costs, key modelling assumptions, synergy calculations and how these impact the Group post deal • Identify potential financial and operational risks that could impact integration, including accounting policy differences, tax exposure and data quality issues • Lead and coordinate the integration of new entities into the Group, ensuring a smooth transition across reporting, planning and control frameworks • Manage the consolidation of accounting and reporting systems • Monitor synergy realisation, integration costs, and the financial performance of newly acquired businesses against pre-deal assumptions Data, systems and process improvement • Maintain and enhance forecasting and reporting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy • Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data across systems • Review and refine FP&A processes to strengthen planning accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enhance insight generation • Support compliance with corporate financial policies, controls, reporting standards, ensuring data quality throughout the planning processOther ad hoc projects• Assist in the group audit of new acquisitions in the year • Involvement in Group reorganisation projects (liquidations, restructures, hive-ups etc.)• Readiness reviews in advance of Group exit from current PE cycleAbout you• Hold an ACA (or equivalent) qualification• A curious and critical thinker; a self-starter who digs into information and data to uncover insights and drive smarter financial decisions. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage non-Finance colleagues • Advanced Excel and data manipulation is essential• Technically strong with a good depth of understanding and experience of financial reporting • Experience of improving processes and control environments• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and ever-evolving Private Equity environment• Experience in working with subscription business metrics (ARR, NRR, churn etc) preferableJoin us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!....Read more...
As a marketing apprentice, you will learn about how companies execute marketing strategies within financial services You will have the opportunity to work as part of a friendly and collaborative team.
In year one and two, you will work on the agency’s owned media titles (Capital Pioneer and Financial Promoter), assisting with marketing operations, events administration, media production, sales support and market research.
From year two, you will also begin to work as a part of the agency's client teams, across the marketing mix from researching themes, creating content, podcasts and studio based filming to the production of commercial content in both written and broadcast formats.
You will regularly be invited to client events and will be expected to manage your own workload. Some domestic and international travel can be expected.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an agency with bold ambition, in an innovative and multi-layered role designed to give you the skills and experience that will benefit you throughout your long-term career. Training:The programme is perfect for outgoing individuals looking to begin a career in sales in Financial Services Marketing. It is based at our Chelmsford office for three days each week with one day each week dedicated to university lectures in London, and another earmarked for study (at home, at the office or on university campus).
You will develop an understanding of how financial companies market their products, establish your own extensive contact book and have the opportunity to write news, features and commercial work for a host of companies.Training Outcome:All the way through the training, employability skills are promoted – with guest speakers from industry, business insights, graduate start-up and entrepreneur schemes.
Digital marketers lead on the creation and execution of a digital marketing strategy. They recognise and respond to business opportunities and customer requirements through a range of digital channels (such as social media, websites, email). They actively employ content marketing and campaign management principles, and financial and analytical tools, to deliver successful initiatives that meet the needs and aspirations of their organisation.
Jobs directly related to a degree in Digital Marketing include:
Digital Marketing Executive/Officer
Digital Marketing Account Manager
Digital and Social Media Executive
Digital Marketing AnalystDigital Marketing Campaign ManagerOnline and Digital Marketing Lead
Online and E-commerce Marketing Specialist
Social Media Specialist
Content Marketing ExecutivePay Per Click Analyst
Search Engine Optimisation Executive
Display Advertising Executive
Digital Producer
Programmatic Executive
Former graduates of this programme have become commercial editors, marketing managers and internal communications specialists.Employer Description:Rhotic Media is a financial services marketing and events agency. The company owns two media titles - Financial Promoter and Capital Pioneer for which there are associated events.
It also operates an agency business offering strategic support to global businesses in marketing strategy, content delivery, training, presenting and live event production.
Our clients rely on us to have a comprehensive understanding of the global economic and capital markets landscape to enable them to stand out from their competitors and achieve cut-through in their marketing. Rhotic’s team take client business objectives and translate them into strategies and assets serving an overall corporate aim. They do this through a consultative approach that stems from an ability to recognise important themes and unravel technical jargon. The agency works across three key client segments – capital markets, personal finance and financial technology. These segments span every area of finance, including accounting, banking, insurance, investment, pensions, payments, and securities services.Working Hours :Monday, 09.00 until 17.30 - Office based.
Tuesday, 09.00 until 17.30 - Office based.
Wednesday, 09.00 until 17.30 - Office based.
Thursday, 09.00 until 17.30 - University.
Friday, 09.00 until 17.30 - Study day.Skills: Communication skills,Interest in City of London....Read more...
Technical Vendor Manager – Isle of Man/Remote working
Hybrid working 1-2 times per month in the office – Candidates can be UK based!
Salary up to £45,000 per annum
A Technical Vendor Manager is needed for a leading client in the Isle of Man. This role oversees relationships with third-party vendors providing services to the company and its brands, ensuring compliance with Group Policies, performance standards, and contractual obligations. Responsibilities include categorising suppliers by risk and importance, managing supplier performance, and overseeing commercial and procurement processes as part of Group practices.
Key skills and responsibilities,
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of procurement and supply chain management practices and processes, with a proven ability to apply these effectively.
Partners with the Incident, Problem and Change Manager and Analyst to facilitate engagement with technical vendors and oversee escalation procedures during major incidents, unresolved service level issues, failed change events, or other critical priorities.
Coordinates with the Service Excellence Manager to ensure vendor involvement in post-incident and failed change reviews as required. These may be conducted following significant incidents, failed changes, or at the request of the Technology Leadership team, including the oversight of investigations to determine root causes and the identification of mitigation or preventative measures.
Provides timely progress and status updates to stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, brand representatives, and technology leadership as appropriate.
Leads Special Measures initiatives or formal Service Improvement Plans to address performance gaps, commercial non-conformance, or unmet obligations.
Possesses experience in roles such as relationship manager, relationship owner, or supply chain manager, ideally within the financial services sector.
Demonstrates proficiency in Office 365 collaboration tools.
Capable of effective collaboration across multiple teams with diverse technical expertise and distributed geographic locations.
Maintains personal accountability while managing individual workload and ongoing professional development.
Exhibits a strong understanding of the company's core values and demonstrates their practical application within the workplace.
Employs a disciplined and consistent analytical approach to problem-solving.
Engages confidently with stakeholders across varying levels of seniority and collaborates with diverse suppliers and international teams.
Brings experience working with outsourced environments and organisations undergoing substantial transformation.
Interested? Please submit your updated CV to emma.siwicki@crimson.co.uk for immediate consideration.
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