Harper May is currently working with a leading media and events company based in Central London. The company are currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead their team. This company is at the forefront of the marketing industry and is planning rapid growth, increasing their staff fourfold in the next 2 years. The Chief Financial Officer will have a position of responsibility, offering guidance and overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst leading at a strategic level. The successful candidate will be fully qualified and must have prior digital marketing experience.Key responsibilities for the Chief Financial Officer:
As Chief Financial Officer you will be leading, developing and expanding the finance teamHeavily involved in M&A activityManaging VC relationshipComplete oversight of the day-today running of finance Business partnering closely with the CEO and other senior stakeholders to ensure the group hits its strategic milestones Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting process Offering key strategic advice and analysis in relation to international expansion and effective growth strategy Work closely with marketing teams to ensure the continued integrity of the brand
Desired Skills and Experience:
Previously been a Chief Financial OfficerFully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCAMust have prior digital marketing experienceExcellent inter-personal and communication skills Previous experience of managing and developing staff Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment Excellent Excel skills
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Harper May is collaborating with a leading retail group, currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead their finance team.As the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the financial operations, including planning and analysis, ERP systems and supply chainmanagement, international treasury and fundraising support. Working closely with the Chief Executive and national teams, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction anddriving sustainable growth, ensuring that the financial strategies align with the business objectives and market dynamics.Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies to support our growth objectives, including revenue projections, expense management, and capital allocation.Drive external financing activities, including debt and equity financing, negotiating favourable terms and structures to support our expansion plans and enhance shareholder value.Work with partners on all sides of the supply chain to build and manage a resilient IT infrastructure.Aid in investor relations efforts, maintaining strong relationships with investors and providing regular updates on company performance, growth prospects, and strategic initiatives.Manage multicurrency operations and treasury functions, implementing robust risk management strategies to mitigate currency and market risks.Oversee financial planning and analysis, providing timely and accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support decision-making across the organisation.Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and mitigate risks proactively.Aid in investor relations efforts, maintaining strong relationships with investors and providing regular updates on company performance, growth prospects, and strategic initiatives.
Requirements:
Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably as a CFO or equivalent, with a track record of success in driving financial performance and strategic growth initiatives.Background in investor relations and external financing, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with investors and secure funding to support business objectivesExpert knowledge of management information systems and prior experience in ERP implementation.Expertise in managing multicurrency operations and treasury functions, with a deep understanding of foreign exchange markets, hedging strategies, and risk management practices.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic insights to inform decision-making.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.Previous experience in the health and beauty industry and/or selling products into China from Europe is a plus.....Read more...
Global Acquisition Manager | Real Estate | Gibraltar | Excellent Salary Package |
Global Acquisition Manager required for a Gibraltar-based group dedicated to the ownership, development and management of commercial and residential real estate assets across capital cities, applying a bespoke investment strategy to each geographic region. As the Global Acquisition Manager You will be responsible for supporting the growth and expansion of our clients company, planning & executing projects that expand the group.
What's on offer to you?
Excellent benefits and bonus package
Health and pension cover
Career changing opportunity
Reporting to the CEO
What You Will Be Doing
Act as a liaison to the Chief Executive Officer in all Acquisition related activities
Communicate to internal and external stakeholders on progress, issues, and impediments across the entire acquisition process – from prioritization, analysis, internal review committee and presentations, board reviews, due diligence process, contract negotiations phase, final purchase of the asset, transition and absorption within day-to- day activities of the group
The Acquisitions Manager will be responsible for delivering within the timelines the internal analysis performed by Acquisition Analysts and appraisers, it will also be responsible for cross checking the data with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Set and coordinate all meetings in order to advance each project, define clear goals for each meeting, ensure that all parties know what they have to prepare and check that the deliverables are in fact ready for presentation beforehand. Each analysis is presented internally and challenged by top management members that form the internal acquisition committee.
Organize tenders for the due diligence phase as requested by management and according to business specifics – typically is a combination of top tier providers submitting their offers for legal due diligence, technical due diligence, taxes and fiscal due diligence, etc.
Comprise all tenders and submit a report to top management for approval of final providers with comparisons between the offers received for each area
Ensure that the relevant directors are made aware of SPAs timelines to be signed in order to be available at specific locations
Understand project specific transaction KPI’s and other project management processes to accomplish objectives set by the team
Provide status updates to Senior Management with respect to changes in scope or cost of the project
Analytically approach project management to provide accurate status reports to assist in any strategic decisions
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role
Candidates will have at least 3-5 years of work experience in the real estate industry with a preference for candidates with real estate acquisitions experience and/or legal background in the real estate industry
Have an undergraduate law degree preferably, or alternatively an undergraduate degree in business, finance or economics
Effective interpersonal skills and ability manage multiple acquisitions in parallel
Financial modelling skills including cash flow analysis are considered a plus
Keywords: Global Acquisition Manager |Gibraltar | Real Estate | excellent salary | recruitment |
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Global Acquisition Manager | Real Estate | Gibraltar | Excellent Salary Package |
Global Acquisition Manager required for a Gibraltar-based group dedicated to the ownership, development and management of commercial and residential real estate assets across capital cities, applying a bespoke investment strategy to each geographic region. As the Global Acquisition Manager You will be responsible for supporting the growth and expansion of our clients company, planning & executing projects that expand the group.
What's on offer to you?
Excellent benefits and bonus package
Health and pension cover
Career changing opportunity
Reporting to the CEO
What You Will Be Doing
Act as a liaison to the Chief Executive Officer in all Acquisition related activities
Communicate to internal and external stakeholders on progress, issues, and impediments across the entire acquisition process – from prioritization, analysis, internal review committee and presentations, board reviews, due diligence process, contract negotiations phase, final purchase of the asset, transition and absorption within day-to- day activities of the group
The Acquisitions Manager will be responsible for delivering within the timelines the internal analysis performed by Acquisition Analysts and appraisers, it will also be responsible for cross checking the data with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Set and coordinate all meetings in order to advance each project, define clear goals for each meeting, ensure that all parties know what they have to prepare and check that the deliverables are in fact ready for presentation beforehand. Each analysis is presented internally and challenged by top management members that form the internal acquisition committee.
Organize tenders for the due diligence phase as requested by management and according to business specifics – typically is a combination of top tier providers submitting their offers for legal due diligence, technical due diligence, taxes and fiscal due diligence, etc.
Comprise all tenders and submit a report to top management for approval of final providers with comparisons between the offers received for each area
Ensure that the relevant directors are made aware of SPAs timelines to be signed in order to be available at specific locations
Understand project specific transaction KPI’s and other project management processes to accomplish objectives set by the team
Provide status updates to Senior Management with respect to changes in scope or cost of the project
Analytically approach project management to provide accurate status reports to assist in any strategic decisions
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role
Candidates will have at least 3-5 years of work experience in the real estate industry with a preference for candidates with real estate acquisitions experience and/or legal background in the real estate industry
Have an undergraduate law degree preferably, or alternatively an undergraduate degree in business, finance or economics
Effective interpersonal skills and ability manage multiple acquisitions in parallel
Financial modelling skills including cash flow analysis are considered a plus
Keywords: Global Acquisition Manager |Gibraltar | Real Estate | excellent salary | recruitment |
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We have been retained by a diverse and very ell established company to find a CFO for them.We are interested in speaking to those outside of the UAE and wishing to relocate!The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive responsible for managing all aspects of the Company’s financial, pricing and IT strategy and operations. This role involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, risk management, along with functional responsibility for the Company’s pricing and IT functions, and reporting to key stakeholders, including the board of directors and shareholders. The CFO also plays a key role in the Company's strategic planning process and provides advice to the CEO and other senior executives.Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for this position:
Master’s Degree holder or an ACA/MBA with specialisation in Finance.Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.10 years experience leading a similar function of Finance within a large organisation.Able to lead a range of functions and have the breadth of experience with planning and operational responsibilities.Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, accounting policies and practice.Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Excellent knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices – specifically, financial planning and strategy, managing profitability, promoting process improvement, forecasting, corporate finance, developing budgets, financial skills.Exceptional strategic, leadership and change management skills – specifically, communication, and interpersonal skills.Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.Creative and innovative leader, with excellent influencing and problem-solving skills.Strong ability to organise and mentor teams as well as manage programs with a keen attention to detail and quality.Project management skills and the ability to coordinate and oversee several projects concurrently across multiple functional departments.
Salary Package: negotiable for the right person plus full expat benefits for self and familyGet in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Harper May is collaborating with a pioneering online retailer at the forefront of e-commerce innovation. They are revolutionising the way people shop online, offering a wide range of products and an exceptional customer experience. As they continue to expand their reach and scale their operations, they're seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead their financial strategy and drive sustainable growth.As the CFO, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, guiding the financial direction and shaping the long-term strategy. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, from financial planning and analysis to risk management and compliance. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and dynamic online retail environment.Key Responsibilities:
To prepare a corporate strategy and annual business plan to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possibleLiaise with Investors and be central to fundraising plansManage the finance team efficiently and aid in developmentWork with the CEO & Board on the strategic vision including forecasting and cultivating stakeholder relationshipsParticipating and developing new business opportunities for the group Ensuring that adequate controls are installed and maintained Provide the board with an operating budget and working closely to ensure pragmatic success Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal activities for the organisation including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports Monitor banking activities of the organisation Oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings
Desired Skills and Experience:
Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA would be advantageous Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functionsStrong technical accounting skills are highly desirableExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPrevious experience of managing and developing staffAbility to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlinesAbility to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment Excellent Excel skills ....Read more...
Regulatory Compliance Manager * Financial Services * Insurance * City of London * Permanent * c. £70,000 p.a. plus bonus and benefits Regulatory Compliance Manager is required for a highly successful insurance company to join the risk and compliance team, reporting into the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing, ambitious company who work hard to retain a positive family feel within the business.
This is a permanent position, working on a hybrid basis 3 in the office and 2 days from home. In reward you will be paid a salary of £70,000 p.a. plus bonus and benefits.
The successful Regulatory Compliance Manager must have:
Experienced in a regulatory compliance role within financial services.
Strong knowledge of the UK regulatory landscape (FCA, PRA, ICO).
Knowledge of other jurisdictions (UK) would be a bonus but not essential.
Degree and relevant certifications within regulatory compliance.
Data protection knowledge/experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience within insurance/reinsurance market would also be highly beneficial.
Regulatory Compliance Manager duties include:
Leading on regulatory compliance matters and strategy.
Being the subject matter expert and provide guidance and support to the business.
Creating and keeping up to date regulatory mappings for all jurisdictions.
Performing regular horizon scanning and keep up to date with regulatory changed and new/emerging regulations.
Conducting regulatory analysis to determine if is in scope of new/changing regulations.
Keeping up to date with all regulators via alerts, newsletters, websites, webinars etc (e.g. FCA, ICO, PRA, ACPR plus other jurisdictions has branches/subsidiaries)
Work closely with Compliance, Risk and Legal teams to ensure regulatory changes are incorporated.
Completing all regulatory filings for all entities (including subsidiaries and branches).
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Compensation and Benefits Manager * Financial Services * Insurance * City of London * Permanent * c. £75,000 p.a. plus bonus and benefits Compensation and Benefits Manager is required for a highly successful global insurance company to join their HR team, reporting into the Chief People Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing, ambitious company who work hard to retain a positive family feel within the business.
This is a permanent position, working on a hybrid basis 2 days in the office in Monument and 3 days from home. In reward you will be paid a salary of c.£75,000 p.a. plus bonus and benefits.
As Compensation and Benefits Manager you will be the first point of contact for all payroll and benefits-related queries and to plan and oversee the compensation and benefits programmes. As well as modifying, reviewing existing programmes.
You will also be able to develop competitive and cost-effective benefits offerings that will assist with employee engagement, retention and attraction.
The successful Compenstion and Benefits Manager must have:
Experienced as a Compensation and Benefits Manager.
US benefits and international payroll experience.
Extensive knowledge of benefits and compensation programmes, practices and legislation.
Ability to work across levels, geographies and cultures.
Experience in implementing / superuser of a HRIS (HR Information System)
Ability to condense and translate technical data to other users.
Experience within insurance/reinsurance market would also be highly beneficial.
Compensation and Benefits Manager duties include:
Leading payroll globally and liaising with all 3rd party suppliers.
Develop and implement new compensation and benefits programmes, policies and procedures.
Managing end-to-end US benefits and payroll processes in partnership with 3rd party suppliers.
Ensure compliance across all programmes.
Lead and co-ordinate the annual compensation round and sales plans with HR.
Partner with the finance team to provide HR data and analytics.
Project work – such as salary banding, benchmarking etc.
If you have the above skills and experience and want to learn more about this fantastic position then please apply via the job board for consideration.....Read more...
Overview of the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. The company love what they do, and they enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within their business and the built environment. This role will sit across all divisions of the business and report directly to our Quantity Surveyor. The Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor will work with the Quantity Surveying team to report on and control commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts. The role includes offering support to the Quantity Surveyor and Project Managers to facilitate projects to be safely delivered on time, to budget and to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Training and instruction will be provided so the successful candidate will be confident to perform all the key responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage and Manage supply chain
Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender.
Receive and analyse quotations, then determine (with Operational team) which to proceed with based on financial and non-financial factors.
Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful tenderers.
Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and accounts.
Understand and conform with contractual and technical requirements
Produce Bill of Quantities from information from drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
Produce an Activity Schedule for payment purposes, from quotation or contract documents.
Understand and proof-read standard Construction industry contracts.
Have a reasonable understanding of structural and architectural steelwork. construction process and the wider construction industry.
Play a key role in bringing payment into the company
Prepare, submit and negotiate interim Applications for Payment, collecting the information from relevant sources e.g. Project Mangers, delivery records, site measure etc.
Collect and present information necessary for raising Invoices. Co-ordinate with the Accounting team for the creation and payment of the invoices.
Update Cashflow Forecasting information based on project programme/plan.
Communicate commercial information
Extract and organise information from software programs to contribute to Monthly Reports.
Present and review cost information with operational team.
Attend and contribute to financial and progress meetings with the clients and subcontractors as required.
Assist others in the company with organising and presenting information relevant to commercial interests.
Key measures and targets:
Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly accounting calendar.
Accurate and up-to-date monthly forecasting.
Ability to challenge resources and costs.
Key relationships: Quantity Surveyor Chief Operating Officer Contracts Manager and Project Manager(s) Estimating, Procurement and Accounting teams.
The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:
Positive and solution focused attitude and the ability to integrate with and play an active part in the company.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Exceptional relationship building skills.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to use a range of computer programs and apps, particularly Microsoft Excel and other office products.
Eagerness and ability to learn new software programs and organisational systems.
Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally and with our supply chain.
Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
This role will suit a current or recent graduate.
Previous Experience: Minimum 3 months experience working within steelwork industry and/or quantity surveying role or 6 months experience in other construction industry and role.
Location: This is a predominantly office-based role at their offices in West London Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday.
The Benefits: For this role they’d love a candidate who is passionate and career focussed. In return they can offer a salary of between £25,000-£27,000 per year with 20 days of paid holiday and paid Bank Holidays. All travel expenses for site visits will also be covered.....Read more...