Harper May is partnering with a profitable, growing, PE-backed technology business based in south-west London. The group operates across a multi-company structure serving regulated UK B2B markets, has grown rapidly through a mix of strong organic performance and selective acquisitions, and is now embarking on the next phase of scale under new institutional ownership. A Head of Finance is being appointed to run the group finance function day to day, partner closely with the current CFO, and be developed as the longer-term CFO successor.The RoleReporting to the CFO, the Head of Finance will take hands-on ownership of the group finance function across the operating entities, lead consolidated reporting, FP&A and controls, and act as the finance lead on the group's post-deal priorities. The role suits a fully qualified, fast-trajectory accountant currently reporting into a CFO or FD, who is ready to step into a true number-two seat with a clear path to CFO over the next 12 to 24 months.Key Responsibilities
Own the monthly group close and consolidated management accounts across multiple trading entitiesDeliver monthly reporting to the PE sponsor and quarterly covenant reporting to the group's lenderLead FP&A - annual budget, rolling forecast, 13-week cash flow, and clear budget vs forecast vs actual commentary for the boardPartner with the CFO on the post-deal value creation plan and investor reportingLead the integration of acquired businesses onto a single group accounting platformOversee statutory reporting, the group audit and tax compliance across the operating entitiesOwn cost control, cash management and working capital across the groupManage, develop and build out the group finance team across multiple sitesDeputise for the CFO at board and committee level as the role grows
What we are looking for
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Currently reporting into a CFO or FD in a group environment, on a clear upward trajectoryHands-on experience of group consolidation across multiple trading entitiesPrior exposure to PE sponsor reporting and bank covenant reporting is strongly preferredStrong FP&A with the ability to explain variances crisply at board levelExperience of bringing multiple companies onto a single accounting platform is a plusHands-on team leader, comfortable owning the detail and the strategic picture in parallelBased within a comfortable commute of south-west London; office-first initially moving to hybrid
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Head of Finance & Corporate Services
£55,000–£65,000 per annum depending on experience Full-time | Permanent Hybrid Working/Church Knowle, Dorset
Shape the Future of an Established Animal Welfare Charity
An established and respected animal welfare charity is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Corporate Services to join the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future.
This is a newly created position with a broad strategic remit. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will provide financial leadership, commercial insight and constructive challenge, while also overseeing a range of corporate services including HR, IT, procurement, systems and organisational improvement.
This is much more than a traditional senior finance position. You will be a trusted strategic partner, helping to ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, well governed and equipped to deliver its ambitions for the future.
The Role
As Head of Finance & Corporate Services, you will be responsible for:
Providing strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
Leading the organisation’s budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and scenario modelling
Producing insightful management accounts, KPIs and financial reporting to support effective decision-making
Ensuring robust financial controls, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance
Leading statutory accounts, audit processes and relevant Charity Commission reporting
Overseeing cash flow, reserves, legacy income and treasury management
Providing strategic oversight of outsourced HR and IT services
Leading procurement, supplier relationships and professional advisers
Supporting digital transformation, systems development and organisational change
Leading, developing and supporting the corporate services function
About You
You will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant senior-level finance experience.
You will have a strong track record across financial planning, forecasting, management accounts, governance and strategic financial analysis, combined with the confidence and credibility to influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
You will be comfortable translating complex financial information into clear commercial insight, enabling the CEO, Trustees and wider leadership team to make informed strategic decisions.
Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector would be advantageous, particularly knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted and unrestricted funds and Trustee-led governance.
Experience or understanding across areas such as HR, IT, procurement, systems development or digital transformation would also be beneficial.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is collaborative, commercially minded, solutions-focused and passionate about continuous improvement.
What We Offer
£55,000–£65,000 salary, depending on experience
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
A key strategic position within the Senior Leadership Team
Direct exposure to the CEO and Board of Trustees
The opportunity to influence the future direction of an established animal welfare organisation
A broad and varied remit spanning finance and corporate services
The opportunity to use your expertise to create meaningful impact for animals and the communities the organisation supports
Make Your Mark
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who wants to move beyond a traditional finance role and play a genuine part in shaping an organisation's future.
If you are looking for a position where strategic influence, commercial thinking and purpose come together, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Head of Finance & Corporate Services
£55,000 - £65,000 depending on experiencePermanent | Full-time | HybridDorset - 3 days per week on site, with occasional travel across Dorset and Devon
Use your financial expertise to make a genuine difference
Some finance roles are about the numbers.
This one is about what those numbers make possible.
We are looking for an accomplished Head of Finance & Corporate Services to join the Senior Leadership Team of a highly respected animal welfare charity at an exciting point in its development.
This is a newly created and influential position, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to help shape the future direction of the organisation.
Alongside leading the finance function, you'll have strategic oversight of key corporate services including HR, IT, procurement and systems improvement.
It's an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to combine commercial thinking with genuine purpose.
The Role
As Head of Finance & Corporate Services, you'll provide the financial leadership, insight and challenge needed to support effective decision-making across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting
Providing commercial insight and advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees
Producing meaningful management accounts, KPIs and financial reporting
Developing scenario modelling to support strategic decisions
Maintaining robust financial controls, governance and risk management
Leading statutory accounts, audit and regulatory reporting
Managing cash flow, reserves, legacy income and treasury
Providing strategic oversight of outsourced HR and IT
Leading procurement and key supplier relationships
Supporting digital transformation and improvements to systems and processes
Leading and developing the corporate services team
This isn't a role where you'll simply report the numbers.
You'll help determine what they mean, what needs to happen next and how the organisation can continue to develop sustainably.
About You
You'll be a professionally qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent - with significant senior-level finance experience.
You'll be comfortable operating strategically while remaining close enough to the detail to understand what's really happening within the organisation.
We're particularly interested in someone who can take complex financial information and turn it into clear, practical and commercially sound advice.
You'll also bring:
Strong financial planning, budgeting and forecasting experience
Excellent management accounting and financial analysis skills
Experience of governance, controls, audit and risk
The confidence to advise, influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
A collaborative and improvement-focused approach
Experience within a charity, not-for-profit or public sector environment would be advantageous, particularly knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted and unrestricted funds and Trustee-led governance.
Broader experience involving HR, IT, procurement, systems or digital transformation would also be valuable.
What's on Offer?
£55,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
A key position within the Senior Leadership Team
Direct involvement with the CEO and Board of Trustees
The opportunity to influence strategy and organisational development
A broad role extending well beyond traditional finance
The chance to use your professional expertise for an organisation with genuine purpose
Ready for a Finance Role That Means More?
If you've reached the stage in your career where you're looking for more than another set of accounts, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
You'll have the chance to influence strategy, improve how an organisation operates and help ensure an established animal welfare charity is financially strong and ready for its next chapter.
Your expertise won't just improve the bottom line.
It will help an organisation continue doing work that genuinely matters.
If that sounds like the kind of challenge you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and covering letter.
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Finance Director£80,000 | Permanent | Ideally Full-time although Part-time may be consideredLocation: Wincanton, SomersetAre you a commercially minded Chartered Accountant who wants genuine influence, rather than simply another FD title?Are you able to Audit and sign off accounts ACCA / ACA? This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing UK food manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its development.. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll have a genuine seat at the table, helping shape strategy, improve profitability, strengthen cash generation and support the next phase of growth….and this isn't a "manage from a distance" FD role. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail — someone equally comfortable discussing strategy, investment and growth with the Board as they are working alongside a small finance team to solve a day-to-day issue.If you want responsibility, influence and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your decisions, this could be the role for you.Why this role? - You'll have the opportunity to:
Shape the financial strategy of a growing £7m business.Work directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.Influence profitability, pricing, investment and growth decisions.Take ownership of cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.Improve manufacturing and operational performance through better financial insight.Lead and develop a small finance team.Build better systems, controls, reporting and commercial processes.Play a key role in determining where the business goes next.
This is a role where finance is not simply a support function — you'll be a key part of the decision-making process.What you'll be doingYou'll take overall responsibility for the finance function, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on financial management.Strategy & Commercial Finance
Act as a trusted adviser and commercial partner to the Managing Director.Develop the financial strategy and three-year financial plan.Lead budgets, forecasts and rolling financial planning.Provide analysis to improve profitability, margins and shareholder value.Support pricing, investment, capital expenditure and growth decisions.Identify opportunities to improve commercial and operational performance.
Financial Management
Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts.Prepare Board reporting and meaningful KPI dashboards.Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity.Lead year-end and statutory reporting.Manage external accountants, auditors and professional advisers.
Cash & Working Capital
Own cash flow forecasting and working capital management.Monitor debtors, creditors and stock.Identify opportunities to improve cash generation.Manage banking relationships, facilities and funding.Monitor banking covenants and reporting requirements.
Manufacturing & Operational FinanceWorking closely with the operational team, you'll help turn financial data into better business decisions.Who are we looking for?You'll be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ICAS) with strong commercial experience and the confidence to operate at both strategic and operational levels., You may currently be a Finance Director | Commercial Finance Director | Financial Controller | Finance Controller | Head of Finance | Senior Finance Manager and you will ideally have experience within:
Food manufacturing, FMCG or another production environment.A growing SME or entrepreneurial business.Budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.Cash flow and working capital management.Manufacturing and product profitability.Financial modelling and commercial analysis.Managing banks, auditors and professional advisers.Leading and developing small finance teams.Experience in an owner-managed or rapidly growing business would be particularly valuable.
Potential commuting locations include Yeovil, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Frome, Warminster, Wells, Glastonbury, Bruton, Castle Cary, Trowbridge, Westbury, Salisbury, Bath, Taunton, Bridgwater and surrounding areas.Ready to make an impact? If you're an experienced Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior finance professional who wants to help shape a growing manufacturing business rather than simply report on it, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.....Read more...
Head of Operations – Multi-Site Hospitality – Scotland - £60,000 + BonusWe’re looking for an experienced Head of Operations to join an established and successful multi-site hospitality business.This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day operational performance of the group, working closely with General Managers to drive standards, sales, profitability and an outstanding guest experience.The Role
You’ll take ownership of operational performance across multiple venues, providing strong leadership and commercial direction to the General Management team.Key responsibilities will include:Leading, coaching and developing General Managers across the groupDriving sales, profitability and overall venue performanceTaking ownership of budgets, forecasting, labour and cost controlSetting clear KPIs and holding teams accountable for deliveryReviewing operational data and identifying opportunities to improve performanceMaintaining consistently high standards across service and guest experienceImproving operational processes and efficiencies across the businessWorking closely with senior culinary, finance, commercial and revenue teamsSupporting future growth and wider strategic business objectives
About YouWe’re looking for a proven hospitality operator who understands what makes busy venues commercially successful.You’ll ideally have:
Strong multi-site hospitality operations experienceExperience leading and developing General ManagersExcellent commercial and financial understandingStrong knowledge of P&L, labour, budgets and cost controlA track record of improving sales and profitabilityHigh standards around service, compliance and operational deliveryA hands-on, visible and people-focused leadership styleThe ability to challenge, support and get the very best from your teamsThis would suit an established Operations Manager, Area Manager or Head of Operations looking to take real ownership within a growing hospitality business.
Package£60,000 basic salary + performance-related bonusA fantastic opportunity to join an established operator, influence the direction of the business and play a major part in its continued growth.....Read more...
Accounts Assistant – Part-TimeTWC Home Group Limited Location: Headlands Grove, Swindon Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00am–4:00pm Break: 30-minute unpaid break each day Total: 15 hours per week Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata £12,000 pa) Pay: Weekly Contract: Permanent, part-timeA part-time role with plenty to get involved inWe’re looking for an organised, dependable and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join the team at TWC Home Group Limited.Working closely with our Head of Accounts, you’ll help keep the day-to-day finances running smoothly—from processing invoices and reconciling statements to answering queries and supporting the wider Accounts Department.This isn’t a role where you’ll simply be left to enter figures all day. We’re looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, spotting when something doesn’t look quite right and helping to keep an important part of the business organised and on track.What you’ll be doing
Processing supplier invoices and credit notes accuratelyMatching invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentsMaintaining accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger recordsReconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepanciesResponding to supplier and internal payment queriesSupporting payment preparation and account reconciliationsProcessing expenses and other financial documentationKeeping accounting records organised and easy to accessAssisting the Head of Accounts with day-to-day financial administrationGetting involved with wider finance duties and reporting when needed
What we’re looking forYou’ll ideally have previous experience in an accounts, finance or purchase ledger role, but just as importantly, you’ll be someone who is:
Confident working with numbers and financial informationNaturally organised with excellent attention to detailComfortable using accounting software and Microsoft ExcelAble to manage priorities and meet deadlinesHappy to work independently while remaining part of the wider teamProfessional, approachable and confident communicating with suppliers and colleaguesWilling to ask questions, solve problems and take responsibility for getting things right
Why join TWC?You’ll be joining an established and growing home-improvement business in a role that offers fixed weekday hours, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the Accounts Department.If you enjoy bringing order to the numbers, solving the occasional financial mystery and being the person others can rely on, we’d love to hear from you. INDLSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Financial ControllerCompany - ConfidentialHours – Monday – Friday 9am till 6pm (1 hour lunch)Location – HertfordSalary £65,000 - £70,000Role
Preparation of financial reports including monthly balance sheet, P&L and cash flows for US and Canada for a single entityManage entity cash flows and ensure timely payments are made to the head officeManage the US finance team (based in the UK) and help achieve finance departments objectivesPrepare and review monthly subsidiary gross profit and expenses reports ensuring accuracyAssume responsibility for accounting procedures and month end deadlinesPreparation and submission of monthly HST returns and other statutory returnsOversee all customer chargebacks and ensure the team follows up with customersOverall responsible for customer collections and supplier paymentsMonthly P&L analysis with commentariesMonthly Balance sheet reconciliations including oversight of all bank reconciliationsMonthly inventory valuations and reconciliations with third party warehousesManage external audit and any statutory auditsPlay a lead role in preparing the annual budgets for the US and Canada entitiesAdvise on problem areas and suggest improvements. Help implement changes across the departmentAd hoc duties assigned to the role
Person Specification
A finance qualification CIMA/ACCA or equivalent. Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.Minimum 5 years in experience in a management accounting role and managing small teamsWell versed on working with ERP systemsProficient in dealing with figures, including currency conversionAnalytical mind with problem solving skillsMethodical, with strong attention to detail & accuracyOrganisational and leadership skills. Experienced in a multinational / group reporting environmentDiscreet and trustworthyA knowledgeable user in MS Office, Excel and ERP environment.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.*PLEASE NOTE – by applying to this position, you agree for your CV to be submitted to our client, for whom we are working on a confidential basis. Please note - we are working on a job advertising-only basis for the client, rather than the full recruitment process. The client shall contact you directly should your application make their short-list. You also agree to our Privacy Policy: acapella-recruitment.co.uk./privacy-policy.html which can be found on our website.....Read more...
Responsable Financier / Head of Finance (H/F) Hôtellerie Premium & Luxe Localisation : Bordeaux (33) (presentiel)Contrat : CDIRémunération : €60k - €70k (selon profil)Expérience : 3 à 4 ans minimumLangues : Français & Anglais courants Le Projet & Le PosteEnvie de piloter la stratégie financière d'une ouverture prestigieuse au cœur de Bordeaux ?Rattaché(e) directement à la Direction, vous devenez le véritable business partner de cet établissement d'exception. Dans cet environnement premium où l'excellence opérationnelle est la norme, votre rôle va bien au-delà des chiffres : vous sécurisez la performance, optimisez les processus et accompagnez les équipes terrain dans la compréhension de leurs indicateurs. Vos Missions Principales
Supervision & Pilotage : Orchestrer les clôtures mensuelles et annuelles (P&L, Bilan) avec une rigueur digne des plus grands standards.Contrôle Interne & Excellence : Auditer et superviser les flux d'encaissement, la gestion des stocks (F&B de prestige) et la facturation pour maximiser la rentabilité.Trésorerie : Suivre le cash-flow au millimètre et piloter les prévisionnels hebdomadaires.Collaboration Stratégique : Analyser les écarts de marge, optimiser le BFR et travailler main dans la main avec le Contrôle de Gestion et les directeurs de départements.
Le Profil Recherché
Formation : Master en Finance, Comptabilité (DSCG) ou Grande École de Commerce.Parcours : 3 à 4 ans d'expérience, idéalement acquise dans l'Hôtellerie de Luxe, la Restauration Premium, ou en Cabinet d'Audit avec un portefeuille de clients sectoriels.Savoir-être "Premium" : Rigueur exemplaire, discrétion absolue face aux données sensibles, et une excellente aisance relationnelle. Vous savez traduire la complexité financière en leviers d'action concrets pour les opérationnels.Outils & Langues : Maîtrise avancée d'Excel et des ERP financiers (Sage, SAP, etc.). Un anglais courant est indispensable pour échanger avec le groupe à l'international.
Pourquoi rejoinder le group ?
Prendre part à une aventure humaine et professionnelle stimulante au sein d'un groupe en plein développement.Un rôle stratégique offrant une visibilité globale sur l'ensemble de l'activité.Une rémunération attractive de €60k à €70k et un cadre de travail d'exception à Bordeaux.Avec les différents projets en développement du groupe, vous aurez des perspectives d’évolutions multiples.
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is working with a leading financial services firm to appoint a People Systems Product Lead. Reporting to the Head of People Change, you will own the product vision, strategy and roadmap for People systems, ensuring Workday capability is clearly aligned with business priorities and colleague needs.
You will work closely with stakeholders across People, Payroll, Finance, IT and Compliance, acting as the key link between business requirements and systems support. You will lead discovery activity, translate complex business needs into practical system requirements and identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve data quality and reduce manual effort.
A key part of the role will be staying close to Workday releases, modules, enhancements and emerging AI-enabled capabilities, assessing where these can add genuine value while ensuring appropriate governance, testing and risk management are in place.
Skills/Experience:
A strategic, analytical and commercially aware approach.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
A focus on designing simple, practical and user-friendly systems and processes.
A commitment to continuous improvement and finding better ways of working.
Strong attention to detail, with a focus on compliance, accuracy and quality.
Curiosity about emerging technology and AI, balanced with sound judgement around risk, governance and business value.
The ability to guide colleagues and managers through system change, helping them understand what is changing, why it matters and how to use new tools effectively.
Experience of leading and developing a small team.
Core Responsibilities:
Own the vision, strategy and roadmap for People systems, ensuring Workday capability supports business priorities.
Lead discovery sessions to understand business needs, regulatory requirements and opportunities to improve ways of working.
Manage the People systems and Workday product backlog, prioritising requirements according to business value, risk and capacity.
Work with cross-functional systems support teams to plan releases and deployment timelines.
Ensure system changes, including AI-enabled functionality, are supported by appropriate governance, testing, documentation and approval processes.
Partner with People, Payroll, Finance, IT and Compliance teams to support joined-up business processes.
Champion Workday best practice and encourage the adoption of simple, standardised processes.
Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to reduce manual effort, improve decision-making and support better colleague outcomes.
Review existing processes and drive practical opportunities to simplify, improve and add value.
Assess new Workday features, releases and industry developments, driving adoption where there is clear business value.
Support the escalation and resolution of complex system issues across People-related Workday functionality and wider People systems.
Oversee user testing, regression testing and patch validation.
Create and maintain clear system documentation, process guidance and user guides.
Lead the embedding of new Workday and AI-enabled tools through communication, training, adoption planning and feedback.
Ensure Workday Payroll configuration and processes continue to meet regulatory, tax and audit requirements.
Promote strong data governance, quality checks and confidence in People systems data.
Support the responsible adoption of AI by considering data protection, bias, accuracy, auditability and human oversight.
Lead and support a small team of People Systems analysts, providing clear direction, coaching and development opportunities.
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.
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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Head of Marketing (Food/FMCG)Location :Remote (Germany-based); occasional travel to key accounts, agencies, and internal meetings as neededContract Type: Interim (6–12 months) with strong potential to convert to PermanentRole PurposeI am seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Marketing to lead my clients brand and product marketing strategy in Germany.This is a pivotal role for a candidate with a strong toolkit in food or FMCG marketing, including product and trade marketing, consumer feedback and testing, and proven success driving product push growth and increasing product presence in the German market.Fluency in German and English is essential.This role starts as an interim position with a clear pathway to a permanent leadership role for the right candidate.Key ResponsibilitiesBrand & Marketing Strategy
Develop and execute the overall marketing and brand strategy for Germany, aligned with global brand guidelines and local market needsLead the positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy for new and existing products in the German marketDrive product push growth initiatives to increase market share, distribution, and visibility across retail and e-commerce channels
Trade Marketing & Retail Execution
Lead a team of Trade Marketing managers and specialists to deliver best-in-class retail execution across key accountsDevelop and implement trade marketing plans, promotions, and activations for German supermarkets and key retail partnersBuild strong relationships with key buyers and category managers in German supermarkets (e.g., Edeka, Rewe, Aldi, Lidl, Kaufland)Ensure optimal shelf presence, planogram compliance, and in-store visibility for all products
Product Marketing & Innovation
Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, and Global Marketing teams to adapt products and packaging for the German marketLead product launches, relaunches, and innovation pipelines in GermanyConduct consumer feedback sessions, product tests, and market research to inform product development and marketing strategies
Consumer Insights & Market Research
Design and execute consumer feedback programs, product tests, and concept testing to validate new products and marketing campaignsAnalyse consumer trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics to identify growth opportunitiesTranslate consumer insights into actionable marketing strategies and campaigns
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Trade Marketing professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performanceSet clear goals, KPIs, and development plans for team membersCollaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Global Marketing teams
Budget Management & Performance Tracking
Manage the marketing budget for Germany, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across brand, trade, and product marketing activitiesTrack and report on KPIs including sales growth, market share, distribution, ROI, and brand health metricsPrepare regular performance reports for senior leadership and stakeholders
Candidate ProfileExperience
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive marketing experience in the food or FMCG sector, with a strong focus on product and trade marketingProven track record of leading marketing strategies and driving product push growth in the German marketExtensive experience working with German supermarkets and key retail accounts (e.g., Edeka, Rewe, Aldi, Lidl, Kaufland) is a strong advantageExperience leading and developing a team of Trade Marketing professionalsStrong understanding of consumer insights, product testing, and market research methodologiesDemonstrated success in launching and growing products in the German FMCG market
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumenStrong leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)Proficiency in marketing analytics, budget management, and performance trackingAbility to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional teamHigh level of organisational and time management skills
Languages
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken) is essentialAdditional European languages are a plus
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing financial services organisation, for an experienced Head of HR to lead the firm’s people strategy and HR function.
This is a senior, highly visible role working closely with the CEO, Directors and Board. The successful candidate will act as a trusted strategic partner, helping to shape and deliver a forward-looking people strategy that supports the firm's growth ambitions while ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance and effective people management.
Skills/Experience:
Strong HR experience from FCA regulated firm
CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent
Strategic & Commercial Thinking
Flexibility & Achieving Change
Customer Focus
Problem Solving & Analysis
Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
Developing Capability
Valuing Diversity
Relationship Building
Credibility
Core Responsibilities:
Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, Finance Director and Board, developing and delivering a forward-looking people strategy aligned with the firm's growth ambitions and wider objectives.
Lead major HR projects, including taking a leading role in managing complex and difficult employee matters.
Lead strategic workforce planning, organisational design and capability building, ensuring the business has the structure, talent and scalability required to support sustained growth while managing people cost and risk.
Define, embed and uphold the firm's culture, values and desired behaviours as the business scales and integrates new teams.
Lead the people-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions and integrations.
Manage workforce due diligence, TUPE transfers and retention of key talent.
Review terms, benefits and HR policies across acquired businesses.
Appoint, lead, motivate and develop the HR team, with occasional travel between offices.
Establish that departmental heads across the business are fully exercising their HR responsibilities, including staff development and training, performance appraisal, recruitment, promotion and redundancies.
Handle cases involving alleged wrongful or unfair dismissal and attend courts or tribunals on behalf of the company.
Monitor HR policies and procedures, initiating changes in response to legislative developments and evolving business objectives.
Develop and implement new policies and procedures where required.
Ensure the firm's training and education programme reflects the importance of compliance and meets FCA requirements under the Training and Competence sourcebook.
Act as the point of escalation and oversight for SM&CR and HR regulatory matters, working closely with Compliance and Senior Management Functions on governance and processes.
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.
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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Supporting the company Executive Assistant with:
Health and safety as well as fire safety and first aid within the office
Maintain and update office risk assessments
Deliver Health & Safety site inductions to new employees and distribute refresher training to current employees
Ensure all building facilities are working correctly and efficiently, e.g. air conditioning and security systems and arrange for annual servicing
Manage waste removal
Record and manage all building utilities
Contact the landlord regarding building maintenance. Improvements and issue
Monitor stock and order supplies for the business (stationery, drinks, cleaning materials etc.)
Record office expenditure and assist the EA in managing the office budget
Coordinate meeting room bookings, facilitate meeting room set up, order refreshments and food & clearing after meetings
Greet visitors upon arrival
Maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs
Sort and distribute incoming mail
Coordinate internal and external company events
Tasks set by the senior management team
Updating and testing of the Business Continuity Plan
Producing and updating of department SOPs/Supporting other departments with SOP upload onto Entropy
Supporting the Head of HR and other departments with:
Maintaining workplace accreditations, ISO certifications, and sustainability certifications
Carrying out internal audits to ensure departments follow standard operating procedures - this is in line with our accreditations for ISO14001, ISO9001 and ISO27001 (environmental, quality and security)
Assisting Tender team and sales teams with tender submission information
Carbon impact reporting
Environmental Health & Safety compliance audits
General business admin
Cover for annual leave and sickness within other departments when fully trained (Finance, Client Services, Service Delivery, Commercial)
Training:Business Administrator Level 3.
This is a blended delivery model.
Predominantly, your programme is delivered in your place of work, during working hours. You will have regular meetings with your training specialist and attend monthly online tutorials.
There is a requirement to attend monthly masterclasses. These have been designed to help apprentices to share experiences and working practices and to achieve stronger outcomes on assignments and projects. These masterclasses are held in a venue in central Mansfield.Training Outcome:Upon completion of your apprenticeship further training may be available to you to help further your career.Employer Description:We aim to save time and moneyAll businesses have immediate objectives, and many are centered around selling to or communicating with their customers, or acquiring new ones. The earlier we can be involved in discussing these objectives, the more value we can add by leveraging nearly 20 years of company experience.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Monitor the GRN inbox and ensure supplier delivery notes are appropriately attached to purchase orders within Sage
Assist with monitoring the Accounts inbox and processing allocated supplier invoices
Check supplier invoices against purchase orders to ensure invoice details are accurate and appropriately supported
Assist with following up outstanding purchase orders and liaising with relevant departments where goods or services have not been confirmed as received
Process supplier invoices on Sage, ensuring appropriate nominal codes and descriptions are applied
Ensure invoice descriptions clearly identify the relevant period, goods / services and individual or department concerned
Ensure supporting documentation is scanned and attached to invoices where required
Liaise with site teams, the Commercial Team and other Head
Office departments to obtain information required to process invoices accurately and promptly
Assist with identifying invoice discrepancies and escalating issues to -the appropriate member of the Accounts Team
Assist with communicating with suppliers regarding invoice queries and discrepancies
Maintain accurate records of outstanding invoice queries and assist with progressing these to resolution
Assist with resolving discrepancies through the receipt of credit notes or supporting information from suppliers
Assist with monthly supplier statement reconciliations and request copies of missing invoices where required
Assist with reviewing and updating Purchase Ledger analysis codes within Sage
Assist with downloading PCSA CVRs from SharePoint to the V: drive
Assist with the monthly roll-forward of PCSA CVRs following completion of the project profit review and management accounts
Upload completed PCSA CVRs to SharePoint for the Commercial Team to update
Assist with responding to queries from the Commercial Team, escalating where appropriate to the Commercial Accounts
Assistant or Accounts Department Manager
Develop an understanding of how project costs, income and profitability are monitored within a construction environment
Assist with the weekly review of credit card spreadsheets to ensure purchase orders have been raised and supporting receipts are available
Follow up with credit card users regarding outstanding receipts or documentation
Assist with obtaining or raising required order numbers in accordance with company procedures
Escalate any outstanding issues or concerns to the Accounts Department Manager
Assist with matching credit card receipts to statements and posting transactions to the appropriate credit card ledger account
Training:
Full day-to-day training will be provided by the employer
This apprenticeship qualification is called Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant with AAT L2 delivered alongside
AAT exams will be conducted within a local exam centre to the business
The learning will be delivered by dedicated, industry-specialist tutors via remote sessions
These session take place once or twice per month, for roughly up to 2 hours, at a time convenient for both you and the employer
Training Outcome:Possible progression within the business and onto further apprenticeship programmes. Employer Description:Founded over 20 years ago, Lawtech have become a leading principal contractor specialising in cladding remediation. We deliver high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding repatriations & regeneration contracts throughout Great Britain.The Company is committed to identifying and eliminating unlawful discriminatory practices, procedures, and attitudes throughout the Company. The Company expects employees to support this commitment and to assist in its realisation in all possible ways.Specifically, the Company aims to ensure that no employee or candidate is subject to unlawful discrimination, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, race (including colour, nationality or ethnic origin), disability, sexual orientation, marital status, part-time status, age, religion or belief. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment.Working Hours :9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday.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,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Our client, a specialist investment management firm based in Edinburgh, is looking to appoint an Enterprise Security Risk Manager to join their team.
This role translates our client's security strategy into effective day-to-day assurance and risk management. You will assess cyber risk, review technology and AI solutions, lead security investigations and control assurance, coordinate testing and regulatory activity, and provide expert security advice to Technology and the wider business. You'll also represent the security function on key governance forums, including the Information Security Working Group, Third Party Oversight Working Group and Business Continuity Working Group. Our client places a strong emphasis on client-first thinking, collaboration and integrity across the business.
A recognised cyber security qualification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent is desirable for this role.
Skills/Experience:
Strong practical experience of cyber risk assessment, security assurance and control evaluation
Experience reviewing security designs for technology change, software development and third-party solutions
Strong practical experience of the Microsoft 365 security stack, including Entra, Defender and Purview
Strong incident-triage, threat-hunting and investigation skills
Experience designing and interpreting penetration tests, attack simulations and security-control assurance
Good understanding of identity, endpoint, data-protection, mobile-device, email/web and cloud security controls
Experience of third-party and AI security due diligence, including data protection and supplier assurance
Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, security standards, risk registers and audit processes
Strong communication, training and stakeholder-management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Core Responsibilities:
Assess cyber risks, control strengths, security exceptions, threat-intelligence findings and attack paths
Review security designs for Technology, departmental and citizen-developed solutions before production use
Triage security incidents and lead threat hunting and investigations into data-protection, information-protection and insider-risk alerts
Design penetration tests and attack simulations, assess findings and drive remediation of material weaknesses
Review the effectiveness of endpoint, encryption, identity, conditional-access, mobile-device and web/email security controls
Perform security due diligence on third parties and AI providers, including data-use, model-training and data-residency controls
Produce the Cyber RCSA and undertake cyber-insurance, internal-audit and external-audit casework
Conduct regulatory and standards gap analyses and communicate relevant requirements across the firm
Design access-review processes, security management information and assurance reporting
Design and deliver phishing simulations, bespoke security training and targeted awareness activity
Lead monthly technical reviews with the SOC and challenge service quality and control effectiveness
Advise Technology and business teams on security risks and escalate material issues to the Head of Enterprise Security
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.
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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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.....Read more...
