Our client, an international manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Business Analyst who will act as financial partner to the business leaders. You will be responsible for providing regular and ongoing comprehensive financial information and support to enable the sales leaders to make the most beneficial decisions for the business.

Key Elements of the Role will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Product costing – responsible for review and improvement in product costing to ensure effective decision making on business growth opportunities, pricing and make or buy decisions
• Support sales team in sales opportunity decision-making and pricing
• Product Margin improvements – analyse performance on products and customer accounts and identify and recommend margin improvement initiatives


You will be responsible for:

• Develop budget standard costs for products.
• Maintain sales forecasts and provide timely and accurate information to Sales Managers.
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Actively participating in operational projects and initiatives which support the broader remit of improving profitability and quality of service to both internal and external customers.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the business processes associated with a high volume thin margin manufacturing facility combined with a have a high level of manufacturing budget development experience.

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong product costing experience
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Strong Excel and Access knowledge.
• Ability to analyse data and reach conclusions/recommendations.
• Strong Budgeting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Copes well with pressures and set backs
• Ability to communicate information clearly to others
• Plan and prioritise own activities in order to meet deadlines and goals.
• Proven track record for delivery of results in the face of time /other constraints

Desired Qualifications:

• ACCA
• CIMA

The London HQ of this NASDAQ quoted organisation requires an experienced Financial Controller to join the senior management team.

Reporting to the UK Finance Director, you will be managing a team of 5 and will ensure accurate and timely reporting of all financial results. Responsible for preparation of annual budgets, track variances, provide financial analysis as required, establish operational objectives and assignments, implement key strategies, implement policies to ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley audit requirements. You'll also maintain and develop relationships with bankers, auditors and insurance advisors. Experience of PeopleSoft useful. Ad hoc travel to the USA (short visits) for meetings and conferences.
Qualifications: Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA, MBA

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious accountant with Group financial reporting experience to join a fast moving retail company.

The role will be technically focused around IFRS and you will be instrumental in providing advice to the wider finance and divisional management on interpretation and implementation of accounting policies.

This role will allow you to demonstrate your technical reporting experience in a commercial environment. You will lead a team providing the technical statutory accounting solution within the business.

• Co-ordinating the Group reporting requirements with divisional management and assisting Group reporting teams to ensure information received in accordance with Group Reporting requirements
• Preparation of the month end consolidated accounts and balance sheet review
• Review of the subsidiary and dormant accounts under UK GAAP and manage the subsequent conversion to IFRS
• Embed IFRS reporting into finance systems
• Preparation and review the of the Group consolidated accounts under IFRS
• Review quarterly banking covenants and forward forecasts
• Project manage the production of the year end audit files and Group Consolidated accounts and managing the relationship with the auditors
• Assist the Senior Tax Manager with tax analysis for the corporation tax computations
• Responsible for the review and development of 2 qualified accountants and 1 part qualified

• ACCA/ ACA with excellent technical accounting experience
• An excellent team player, maximising value through teamwork within the department
• A good communicator
• Highly motivated
• Able to prioritise and manage time in order to meet deadlines

Qualifications: Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA

This dynamic media group is experiencing a period of rapid growth through organic and acquisitive expansion and requires an ambitious qualified Accountant to join them as Finance Manager/Financial Controller designate.

This exciting opportunity would suit someone who is looking to accelerate their career within a fast-paced business operating within a competitive marketplace. Applicants will need to demonstrate strong commercial acumen and be able to adopt a well organised, hands-on approach to their work. Reporting to the CFO, this is a broad role and the appointee will gain exposure to a wide variety of duties including the production of accurate monthly management accounts, annual budgets and forecasts and treasury management, legal and personnel issues, as well as responsibility for 2 staff. Furthermore the growth plans of the company will enable the post holder to gain exposure to M&A activity. Ideally, you will also have experience of systems development and experience of Sage Line 100/200 would be advantageous. This role will probably best suit and individual who is newly or recently qualified Accountant looking for their first move from public practice.
Qualifications: Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Our client is a leading international business-to-business media group focused primarily on the international finance sector.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller,You will be responsible for all financial and non-financial information reported to BGMs and other relevant senior management for a portfolio of business groups.

• Review of weekly sales reports;
• Review of monthly management accounts;
• Review of monthly bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations and of salespeople commissions;
• Review of quarterly balance sheet reconciliations;
• Review and preparation of monthly reforecasts for the Finance Director;
• Preparation of a monthly Board commentary on the performance of the business portfolio in the relevant month;
• Review and preparation of the annual forecasts for all the businesses in the portfolio;
• Review of half year and annual statutory accounts for the companies within the portfolio;
• Review of best developed practice information submitted monthly to senior management
• Preparation of monthly reports on salesperson activity and monitoring of poor performers with follow up to the relevant business group managers
• Administration of profit share schemes for the business group managers in the portfolio;
• Preparation and review of all new business plans in close consultation with the business group managers
• Review of monthly headcount tracking reports.

Managing a team of people you will be responsible for close management of those staff, as well as staff development, training and recruitment.

Ad hoc analysis and projects. This could include internal audits both in the UK and overseas.Providing general finance support for all businesses in the portfolio. This will certainly include improving existing financial systems and controls used within the business portfolio

• Qualified accountant from a background in either practice or industry
• Experience of managing people
• Good grasp of IFRS and UK GAAP.

Our client is a fast growing and up market retail food & beverage group based in Central London with several outlets around London and the South East. As part of the next stage of their ambitious growth plans they are looking to appoint a Financial Controller, who will in the medium term become Finance Director. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and assisted by two finance assistants, you should possess strong interpersonal skills, be commercially minded, and be capable of performing a dual role ranging from a 'hands on'approach to presenting to investors. This is a great opportunity for an energetic candidate looking to contribute to the running and continued growth of a successful business with a strong brand.

Candidates should be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and either have previous Commercial experience or have Public Practice training. Previous multi-site retail experience will be useful although this is not a pre-requisite.

This role is very much a career move for an ambitious candidate. In addition to base salary there will also be a share option & bonus scheme.

Our client is an expanding and dynamic International Leisure Group working within a Niche Market. As the company continues to grow, an exciting opportunity to join as Financial Controller has become available. Overseeing the accounts function of its UK arm, you will have a small dedicated finance team reporting to you

Reporting directly to the FD and working closely with the MD, this role is an integral part of the dynamic management team. Your responsibilities will include: the preparation and presentation of weekly and management reports; assisting in the budget and forecast process; reconciliation of balance sheets; evaluating CAPEX requirements, overseeing weekly payroll and purchase ledger; preparation of VAT returns and year end PAYE filing as well as overseeing a team of four book keepers. The ideal candidate will have experience of corporate tax filing, working knowledge and experience of SAGE Line 50 and/or Navision, excellent Excel skills and preferably be ACA/ACCA qualified. Part Qualified/Finalists will also be considered. A background in the Leisure Industry and/or Food and Beverage related sectors will be useful but not essential.

Our client is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of single-use foodservice products for the consumer and retail markets with a group turnover of $2.5bn. Due to early retirement, the UK FD requires and experienced Financial Controller to join the Finance department. As Financial Controller, you will manage the day to day financial matters with a team of 6 staff.

The FC will assume responsibility for comprehensive monthly management reporting and will lead the annual audit and preparation of statutory reporting including consolidation of group accounts and restatement of balances for US GAAP. There will be continuous development of the team and systems to ensure information of the highest standards will be key to the FC"s role. You will work closely with the Finance Director and the rest of the management team to ensure that systems processes and controls are robust and supportive of the growth phase that the company is in the midst of.

It is likely that you will be ACCA / ACA /CIMA Qualified or experienced in management accounting and analysis with a professional qualification from another body. A minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment would be preferred. Experience within the financial accounting function would be advantageous, but not essential You will be good communicator and able to provide clarity and guidance to non financial managers and staff. An understanding of UK and US GAAP is essential.

High profile Construction Group requires an experienced Financial Controller to lead the Finance team and provide first class financial support to the business. Amongst your responsibilities, lead the development of the financial and commercial systems, manage the existing PFI investment portfolio, lead negotiations on further PFI schemes, review the relevance of all financial KPIs, assist the business in the setting of financial targets and business planning, and ensure that group financial statutory and fiscal requirements are met. A strong communicator, you will manage and influence people at all levels whilst being visible in developing new ways of working so encouraging process compliance. You will be a qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA and likely to have experience gained within the Construction/ Property or Building industry.

Our client is an award winning full service digital communications agency representing some of the biggest 'Global' names from the world of Music and Sport. With a headcount of over 30 staff, this Creative and Marketing business are heading into a new stage of growth and require an experienced FD to help drive the company forward.

Working closely with the MD, you will be an experienced Financial Director and will take responsibility for the day to day activities of the Finance Department. Managing a team of 3 your responsibilities will include: Developing systems and processes for the business, preparing or reviewing detailed Monthly Management Accounts. Reviewing weekly cash flows.

Preparing annual and interim statutory financial accounts. Preparing annual budgets and rolling such budgets forward. Forecasting and re-forecasting. Profitability reports. Royalty analysisetc. Strategic planning.

The ideal candidate is likely to be a Fully Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA with at least three years' PQE together with strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage staff in an operational environment.

Experience of working in the Media sector, whether it is PR, Advertising, Marketing, Events Management etc would be advantageous, but is not essential

Media/PR/Advertising. With some of the biggest names in 'media' sitting on the Board, this is a fantastic opportunity to join this hugely successful dynamic Media Group as they move to their next stage of growth. Reporting to the Group FD, the role requires an experienced Financial Controller to focus on restructuring the UK group operations. A team of 4 will report to you and duties will include: Developing systems and processes for the business, monthly management reporting, statutory reporting, cash reporting and forecasting, budgeting etc. You will pay attention to detail and also have the autonomy to change accounting processes and restructure the group accounting system. Ideally you will be ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified with at least three years' PQE with strong interpersonal skills as you will be providing financial support to group MD's. System implementation and advanced Excel skills are required. PLC and/or Media experience advantageous.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK"s most prestigious luxury branded" retail groups with stores in the UK and USA. With ambitious growth planned over the next 2-3 years, and a fresh management team, they are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller to work closely with the FD and assist in driving the business forward. You will be responsible for the Group Management Reporting, Quarterly Y/e forecasting, Month and Year End processes, Consolidations. You will work on group strategy and planning to produce budgets and forecasts and work to continually develop and update the financial systems and procedures in line with the business growth. You will be a Qualified Accountant ACA/CIMA/ACCA who may have come from a small/medium company environment with a big company discipline. A background within the Retail sector is advantageous, but not essential. This is a great opportunity to help you develop your commercial experience and be part of an exciting growing business.

Innovative Property Development company who were named in the Sunday Times as one of the UK"s top 100 employers are implementing many new developments over the coming months and following a review of their business, a unique opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller with strong performance management skills to further their career within a professional, forward thinking finance team. If you share their commitment to providing service excellence, they will provide you with the support and training you will need to succeed and develop your career within senior management.

Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Financial Services you will primarily work with your team of dedicated Finance Managers taking full responsibility for the entire reporting function, as well as deputising for the Director of Financial Services. You will ideally have extensive experience of staff management, accounts and budget preparation and setting statutory and legal requirements. You should also be personable, approachable and able to motivate your team.

Requirements:
To be considered for this role you must have a professional accounting qualification and a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. You must also be able to demonstrate strong people management skills and be flexible and positive in your approach within the Finance Division and across the Group.

Are you ready to move from being an Audit Manager to PA to Partner? Then read on....

Our client is a Top 20 Accounting, Business and Tax Advisory LLP seeking an ambitious PA to Partner who is looking to potentially become a Partner within the next 2-3 years. You will be looking to take on your own portfolio of clients ranging from OMB"s to AIM/Listed PLC"s within the Media Sector as well as high net worth individuals and other professionals. You will need to be a fully qualified ACA or ACCA and likely to have at least five years Accountancy Practice experience.

• Develop your own portfolio and assist with management of client partner's portfolio, including:-
• Provide a full and timely business advisory service e.g. Tax, Company Secretarial, VAT, Payroll. Accounting and Audit
• Interacting fully with clients as a point of contact by email, phone, on-site reviews and attending client meetings.
• Planning the assignment efficiently to meet budgets and recoverability of fee required.
• Allocating applicable staff resource using team planner.
• Controlling and reviewing work carried out.
• Feedback to staff including job de-briefs.
• Experience of using Viztopia (not essential)

The client offers a generous salary package and as you have read above, the opportunity to potentially become a Partner in 2-3 years time.

This is an exceiting opportunity to join this dynamic listed PLC who specialise within International Publishing and and Events Organising. As they progress through to their next stage of growth, they require a Newly or Recently Qualified ACA or CIMA to join as Group Financial Accountant.

Our client is a Top 20 Accounting, Business and Tax Advisory LLP seeking an ambitious PA to Partner who is looking to potentially become a Partner within the next 2-3 years. You will be looking to take on your own portfolio of clients ranging from OMBs to AIM/Listed PLCs within the Media Sector as well as high net worth individuals and other professionals. You will need to be a fully qualified ACA or ACCA and likely to have at least five years Accountancy Practice experience.

• Management of treasury function, including forward contracts and interest hedges
• Completion of group monthly treasury report for inclusion in the management accounts
• Production of group tax computations and analysis
• Completion of group quarterly tax forecasts
• Balance Sheet Control Accounts including loans, Intercompany accounts
• Group Annual forecasting preparation
• Completion of interim and year end pack for the main UK Company
• Revaluation of balance sheet for the UK group
• Assistance with Interim and Year end group accounts and audit
• Production of UK subsidiary statutory accounts
• Ad-hoc analysis
• Assistance in managing trainee head office accountants

• ACCA / CIMA qualified - from recently qualified to 1 year PQE
• Management and Financial Accounts experience essential, essential group consolidation
• Knowledge of taxation an advantage
• Good team worker and excellent communication skills
• Analytical and logical approach to problems
• Organised and good attention to detail
• Computer literate - excellent knowledge of Excel, preferable to Macro level
• SUN and Business Objects an advantage
• Magnitude consolidation software experience an advantage

Great opportunity to join one of tthe UK's Top firms of Accountants. You will be able to work under own initiative, take responsibility for timetables and budgets, display sound technical knowledge, manage small audit team, have good motivational skills.You'll be reporting directly to audit managers and partners with direct liaison with clients whilst working on site and from the office. You will act as audit senior on larger and more complex audit assignments, and be responsible for input on planning and presentation of completed file to manager, review of junior members of staff's work. Accounts preparation and consolidation, presentation of accounts without typographical or disclosure error to audit manger. Preparation of draft tax computations for review by the tax department.

Other work as it arises. This might include working on due diligence assignments, business planning and forecasting. You will need to display good IT skills including experience of accounts production systems, audit software and MS Office (Excel in particular).

Your education will include good passes at all stages of ACA, 22 UCAS points, 2:2 degree and a good range of experience in a top 20 or large local firm and be looking to expand your range of experience. Car owner and driver preferred. A good opportunity for someone to join a growing firm at a level from which future advancement can be expected.

We are looking for a high-calibre newly / recently qualified candidate to join this Top 20 firms dynamic and expanding assurance team. You will be responsible for handling your own portfolio of clients which brings in fees in excess of £100,000 per annum and take responsibility for the audit process for a range of entrepreneurial growth businesses and listed clients. Clients include international businesses in the advertising, media, property, retail and other sectors. You will be self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills together with an ability and interest in understanding your clients' business. Ideally, you will be a newly or recently qualified ACA or ACCA and determined to progress a career in practice. To handle all aspects of running and delivering client audit projects, reporting to Manager/Partner. To Identify risk matters and selling opportunities. Past experience in audit in a medium sized (or larger) practice. You will also have prior experience of supervising/ staff management and be used to handling your own portfolio of clients.

Our client has been a leading supplier of Video games, PC games and Video game accessories in the German speaking territories for over 2 decades and has recently developed International sales offices in Europe, Hong Kong and South Africa. As part of their European expansion plan, they have established an office in the UK and are currently looking to recruit an 'Entrepreneurial' Sales Manager to work closely with the UK Managing Director.

With products that are so good they almost sell themselves (accessories for Sony's PSP & PS2, Nintendo's DS, GameBoy Micro and GameCube, Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Apple's iPod Video and iPod nano) this is an incredible opportunity for you to effectively become your ownboss with all the support of an established International organisation.

The Person
For this position, our client is looking for an individual with a stable employment record, a minimum of 5 years sales experience, preferably gained within the FMCG sector to major High Street retailers. The successful candidate will be educated preferably to 'A' level standard, have strong presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively at a senior level, both orally and in writing. The ability to make decisions and excel in an autonomous environment is also key to this role. He or She will be required to gain a thorough knowledge of the product range and its environments.

The Role
As this is a new role you will be expected to be flexible in terms of job requirements however your main responsibilities will include:- - Developing prospective clients, from the point of contact through to completion and building relationships within the existing customer base.
- Reporting directly into the UK MD, meeting targets for rapid but profitable sales growth.
- Initially a sales role, as the business expands, the right candidate will be responsible for recruiting and managing a sales team.Candidates must be based within a realistic commuting distance of their Huntingdon centre of operations, with a full clean driving licence. In addition to your basic salary and commission structure, you will be given a generous car allowance + running expenses other than private fuel. A mobile phone and laptop will also be provided.

If you feel you have the ability to lead this company into their new chapter of evolution and would like the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in an interview, please apply now.