Chief Financial OfficerUpland, CaliforniaSalary: $350,000 - $450,000We’re seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for one of our multi-site retail clients in California. This candidate will work closely with the CEO and the executive team, providing strategic financial guidance to support the company’s continued growth.The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen paired with an approachable leadership style, mentoring and leading a team and fostering effective cross-functional relationships.Requirements:
Oversee finance, accounting, treasury, tax, IT, and budgeting functions.Lead, develop, and mentor finance, accounting, and IT teams.Deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasts, and analysis to support decision-making.Strengthen financial controls, compliance, and organizational processes.Support strategic initiatives, investments, and key stakeholder relationships.Improve systems and workflows to drive efficiency, scalability, and growth.
Qualifications:
Proven CFO experience in growth-oriented companies, ideally with $700M+ revenue.10+ years leading accounting, finance, and IT teams across multi-site operations.Strong educational foundation (Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance required; CPA preferred; MBA ideal).Experience with M&A, multi-entity financial oversight, and GAAP compliance.Demonstrated ability to improve organizational infrastructure, processes, and systems.Hands-on, collaborative leader with strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.Comfortable in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments; adaptable and team-focused.
Perks:
401KDental & Health/ Life InsurancePaid time off!
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Nas at COREcruitment dot com –Nas@corecruitment.com Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out! ....Read more...
Corus Consultancy is hiring for a Technical Support Officer (Property) - Grade 5 – Technical-Immediate Start
Responsibilities
Set up detailed excel spreadsheets to monitor all capital budgets
Monitor expenditure against various budgets and provide progress reports
Liaise with property staff and external quantity surveyors to obtain accurate project information
Assist in the budgetary monitoring on the capital program either for the department or on behalf of other departments
Inputting of information and providing reports via “Profess” business management system.
Assisting the Operational Manager in the administration of the Property Section budgets
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer or Commercial & Consultancy Manager from time to time.
Completing end of year financial procedures
Reporting slippage and reserves to accountants at year end
Assisting and supervising technical/administrator with queries regarding energy bills
Enter energy bills on systems link
Fusion super user – assist all members of the property section with queries
Provide financial assistance to the section including issuing financial certificates, resolving queries and providing information to clients.
Skills and expertise
Previous experience in a similar role as a Technical Support Officer (Property) - Grade 5 – Technical
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed.
You will need to work independently and have experience to make decisions when required
Excellent attention to detail
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We are searching for an experienced Accountant / Finance Manager for an extremely exciting technology focused business based in East Devon.
You will ideally be a qualified Accountant or an Accountancy Finalised preparing for your final assessment.
You will be working in a complex financial environment, and you will need to learn the finance function of the business with a view to taking over the complete end-to-end financial functions after an impending retirement.
This will all begin with purchase ledger input and control, budget monitoring, including, employee expenses and credit control.
The company uses a SAGE system and reports to senior management monthly against a forecast. You will be involved in developing these reports further in line with business needs and requirements.
Once the initial functions and specific nominal ledger aspects of the company are learnt, you will progress into sales invoicing, contract monitoring and the financial aspects of project delivery and control. You will also be responsible for payroll and for managing a range of additional financial reporting.
Currently the company operates within the Medical and Healthcare sector and each client contract, while driven from a template has its own incredibly unique nuances.
The central financial function and forecasting of the business is currently based around a complex ‘deliverables schedule’ which is produced on a spreadsheet by finance with input from various systems. It is extremely critical that the company reflects its turnover from sales invoicing in line with FRS guidelines.
The successful candidate will also: -
Monitor and manage the financial implications of various projects in which the company is engaged upon. You will ensure that the projects are being delivered timely, within the financial constraints allowed and that they are providing our client with the necessary profit by project. This is undertaken closely with the Operational Management team.
Be personable and able to communicate extremely well both within and without the organisation at an Executive level. You will be able to recommend improvements where appropriate, as well as pinpoint problems, if they exist, and offer advice on circumventing future incidents.
The role reports to initially to the current Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director.
The role is a full-time and permanent position and it is an office-based role with the scope for some home-based working once up-to-speed with everything. Due to this the successful candidate needs to be based within a commutable distance of Exeter and East Devon or you will be in a position to relocate to the area.
As this position is assisting in the control of the entire finance function for a fast-developing technical business a project accounting background and an understanding of project delivery is a distinct bonus!
The role comes with outstanding opportunities for promotion and self-development. It has an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, various employee discounts, referral schemes, healthcare options and free social events. It is also offered with hybrid and flexible working approaches, and much, much more!
Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without the need for company sponsorship. Our client is NOT able to provide sponsorship.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.....Read more...
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a large, UK-based wealth management firm to recruit a senior compliance leader to take on the role of Head of Wealth Management Compliance (SMF16).
This is a high-profile senior management position with responsibility for overseeing regulatory compliance across a sizeable financial advice business operating under the FCA framework. Reporting to the Group Chief Risk Officer, the role sits within the second line of defence and plays a key role in governance, regulatory engagement and strategic decision-making.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing oversight, challenge and expert compliance advice, while leading a small specialist advisory team. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with regular presence required at the firm’s UK head office.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant senior-level compliance experience within wealth management or financial advice.
Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation, including advisory, insurance distribution and mortgage-related requirements.
Proven experience operating within a Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) environment.
Demonstrable experience engaging with regulators and senior governance committees.
Strong ability to provide effective oversight, challenge and advisory support to the first line of defence.
Experience working within a second line of defence compliance function.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Leadership experience, including management of specialist compliance professionals.
Core Responsibilities:
Act as SMF16 – Compliance Oversight, with additional responsibility for Insurance Distribution and Mortgage Credit Directive intermediation.
Provide regulatory oversight to ensure all wealth management activities comply with FCA rules and guidance.
Engage directly with the FCA on matters relating to the wealth management business.
Advise the first line of defence on compliance matters, including policies, procedures and regulatory change.
Review and oversee compliance-related policies, procedures, activities and complaints handled by the first line.
Report to senior governance forums, including executive committees and board-level meetings.
Oversee the execution and quality of the Compliance Monitoring Plan, working closely with monitoring teams.
Assess regulatory change through horizon scanning and support effective implementation across the business.
Provide compliance oversight and advice on business and change initiatives.
Collaborate with Financial Crime, Risk and Investment Risk & Performance teams within the second line.
Approve relevant system developments from a compliance perspective.
Manage and develop a small team of advisory compliance specialists.
Liaise with third-line assurance functions as required.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16337)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Chief Operating OfficerBerlin, Germany (On-site)Salary: €150.000 - €200.000 + shares + kpi bonus + carStart: ASAPLanguages: German B2 Level and EnglishI am working with an exciting client who are looking for a new COO who has experience in the QSR industry, if you are passionate about QSR then keep reading....Role overview
Senior operational leader responsible for scaling a fast-growing, multi-site restaurant business, opening new stores monthly while protecting quality, profitability and brand standards.Translates the CEO’s vision into clear operating strategies, structures and processes, ensuring stores run efficiently, teams are trained and empowered, and financial KPIs are achieved.
Key responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations across all sites, working closely with the Head of Operations and store-level managers to deliver consistent guest experience, product quality and service standards.Design, implement and continuously improve operating guidelines, SOPs and playbooks that can scale with rapid growth (e.g. approx. one new store per month).Oversee store-level P&Ls: monitor sales, labour, COGS and controllables; challenge underperformance; and ensure each site meets or exceeds budgeted profit targets.Lead annual and monthly budgeting processes for operations; track results vs. plan and implement corrective actions quickly where needed.Build and standardise training frameworks for all restaurants, ensuring induction, operational, and leadership training are consistent across markets (currently around 720 team members in Germany).Create and enforce clear structures for handling operational requests from stores (maintenance, staffing, menu, marketing), ensuring prioritisation, ownership and timely completion.Partner with People/HR to support recruitment and succession planning for GMs and operations leaders, fostering a strong ownership mentality in every store.Set and monitor KPIs for operations (e.g. sales, EBITDA, labour %, mystery guest, NPS, speed of service, food safety scores) and drive continuous improvement.Act as main operational counterpart for other functions (Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Development), aligning on new store openings, menu changes and promotional campaigns.Report directly to the CEO/founders, providing regular updates on operational performance, risks and opportunities, and participating in strategic decision-making.
Profile & requirements
Several years’ experience in senior operations leadership (e.g. COO, Operations Director, Regional Director) in multi-unit, fast-casual or QSR-style restaurant concepts; strong preference for pure restaurant/retail background rather than classic hotel operations.Demonstrated ability to scale operations quickly while maintaining quality and standards in a high-growth environment.Strong P&L ownership mentality, highly analytical and comfortable with unit economics, budgeting and performance dashboards.Hands-on, solution-oriented leader who enjoys time in stores, understands frontline realities and can translate them into pragmatic, scalable processes.Proven track record building and leading high-performing operations teams, including direct leadership of Head of Operations and indirect leadership of all operations managers.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and structure a high volume of requests from multiple locations.Languages: German at B2/C1 level and strong English required; additional European languages are a plus.
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