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*** GERMAN SPEAKING IS A MUST FOR THIS ROLE ***

Your new company
An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new Europe Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the European entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business. This will be a blend of financial reporting & commercial finance elements, as well as small team management. You'll be working closely with the German office, therefore need to be German speaking for this position.

Your new role
Reporting to the Group FC, your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the European entities, covering all financial functions
• Financial reporting & commentary
• Financial analysis
• Business partnering with other non-finance functions
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Managing a small finance team

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience handling both financial reporting & commercial finance responsibilities within industry (open on sector, however retail or similar will be advantageous). Small team management experience a bonus. Need to be able to speak German.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

What you need to do now

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Your new company

An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business. This will be a blend of financial reporting & commercial finance elements, as well as small team management.

Your new role

Reporting to the Group FC, your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the UK entity, covering all financial functions
• Financial reporting & commentary
• Financial analysis
• Business partnering with other non-finance functions
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Managing a small finance team

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience handling both financial reporting & commercial finance responsibilities within industry (open on sector, however retail or similar will be advantageous). Small team management experience a bonus.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

What you need to do now

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Your new company

Hays Senior Finance are working exclusively with this owner management engineering company to help them find a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

Your new role

They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare management accounts for three companies within the group.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee cash flow management, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.
• Manage monthly payroll.
• Supervise and manage one team member.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices.
• Experience with Sage accounting system (desirable).
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
• Ideally, you must be immediately available to start the job or on a shorter notice period.

What you need to do now

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Your new company

Hays Senior Finance are working exclusively with this owner management engineering company to help them find a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

Your new role

They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare management accounts for three companies within the group.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee cash flow management, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.
• Manage monthly payroll.
• Supervise and manage one team member.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices.
• Experience with Sage accounting system (desirable).
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
• Ideally, you must be immediately available to start the job or on a shorter notice period.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company

I am recruiting for a well-known global retailer that is looking to expand their growing finance team with a Finance Manager. This company is going through an exciting period of growth, so it is a great time to join now!

Your new role

Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for:

• Managing 3-4 direct reports, and supporting their development and learning
• Producing monthly management account packs
• Managing and reconciling the Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Supplier Income reporting, month end accounting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Provide analysis, insight and informative reporting to support and influence business decisions
• Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting
• Coordinate year-end audit requests and assist to prepare statutory accounts
• Evaluating the success of ongoing trials and projects, and proposing recommendations
• Ad hoc finance projects and analysis

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with industry experience. Retail or manufacturing industry experience is desirable. You'll need to be highly numerate with a strong analytical background, as well as an effective communicator with all levels of stakeholders.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-profile global business. You'll work amongst impressive finance leaders who will support your development and professional growth. This business offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000.

What you need to do now

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Interim Head of Finance & Procurement role
We are looking to speak with qualified finance candidates who have local government experience/ S151 experience for initially a 6-month opportunity. To drive continuous improvement in the finance and procurement functions, support a range of organisation-wide projects, and support and influence strategic decision-making at the highest levels. The Head of Finance & Procurement is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), which includes heads of functions from across the Service, who work together, and alongside the executive Leadership Team (ELT), to oversee the shape and direction of the Service and ensure that legal responsibilities are being met. In addition to being a member of SLT, the Head of Finance & Procurement will be specifically responsible for strategic and operational finance and procurement.
Salary and working arrangements:

• £95k to £100k per annum
• 6-months initially (the current incumbent is leaving December 2024)
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements- (preference on 2-3 days a week on site)
• We are looking to speak with candidates who have worked within the public sector at a senior level, most likely to be step-up or step-across candidates from Local Authorities, Blue Light, or related non-profit organisations.

With this in mind, comprehensive role responsibilities are detailed in the job description, and priorities include:

• Being accountable for all Section 151 responsibilities in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 and subsequent legislation and representing the CFO / Chief Executive Officer as required (including budget setting, and the close down of accounts).
  
• Provide strategic financial and procurement advice and direction for the Chief Financial Officer / Chief Executive Officer, ensuring that all statutory requirements are being adhered to.
  
• Demonstrating positive strategic leadership, working as a member of the SLT, securing the improvement and transformation of processes and service throughout the organisation with a key emphasis on value for money and community satisfaction.
  
• Leading, enabling and being wholly accountable for the functions for which they are responsible, in accordance with the Service's strategic planning, strategy and supporting business plans.
  
• Developing and implementing strategies to deliver the organisation's strategic objectives sustainably and in the public interest.
  
• Enabling the effective strategic leadership of the organisation, maintaining focus on its purpose and vision through rigorous analysis, horizon scanning and challenge.

The candidate

• The successful candidate will manage an overall budget of circa £130m per annum. In addition to becoming an effective member of SLT, the successful candidate will design and implement a continuous improvement strategy that will drive ongoing enhancements in the finance and procurement functions.
  
• Candidates will need to hold a CCAB qualification or equivalent and be technically capable of performing the statutory responsibilities of the role.
  
  
• The dual aspect of the role is important, ie: the ability to interact with the leadership team and work across the organisation, as well as having the ability to work with non-financial colleagues and turn financial data into actionable intelligence.
  
  

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team.
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Your new company
You will be joining a well established, growing group in the Technology space based close to Farnham, Surrey.

Your new role
Your new role, reporting into the Finance Director is key in driving performance in several of their highest profile divisions. You will be leading a small team of experienced accountants with strong tenure and team culture whilst ensuring that the month end activities are delivered accurately and on time. Your month end packs will include P&L, balance sheet as well as commentary for the Directors. Outside of month end, you'll be working on performance packs, presenting key insights and driving the business towards achieving its budget. This role is high profile within the group but you'll be supported by a strong finance team.

What you'll need to succeed
In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/equivalent), you should be a proven operator with month end, team leadership as well as building partnerships up to Board level. Given the level of engagement, you should be a strong communicator and able to hold teams to account for their performance.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer, hybrid working and progression opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris Evans now.
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Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be working with this SME distribution business based in Cannock to recruit them an Finance Manager.

Your new role

The job of the Finance Manager is a varied one and will involve:

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Cashflow forecasting budget v actual results
• Overseeing a small accounts team
• VAT returns
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Analysis of financial performance of the business
• Preparation of the audit packs
• Supporting with year-end
• Liaising with auditors
• Managing a small finance team

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working as a Finance Manager in an SME business, they will have an in-depth understanding of cashflow monitoring and hands-on experience of budgeting and risk management.


What you need to do now
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Our client is a leading player in the Asian Reinsurance market, renowned for its innovative risk solutions and exceptional client service. With a strong presence in the region, it offers a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and excellence. They are looking for a Facultative & Treaty Claims Manager to lead the team.

Your new role

• Oversee the entire claims process for facultative and treaty reinsurance, from intake to settlement
• Interpret policy terms, conditions, and limits to ensure accurate claims processing.
• Conduct thorough investigations to validate claims, gather necessary documentation, and assess coverage.
• Evaluate claim submissions to determine liability, coverage, and required reserves. Analyse claim trends to inform underwriting decisions.
• Negotiate claim settlements with stakeholders to achieve fair and timely resolutions.
• Maintain accurate claim records, ensuring regulatory compliance and company standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners to provide claim updates and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with external service providers to support claim investigations and settlement negotiations.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant claims handling.
• Stay up-to-date on regulatory developments and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in a relevant field such as Insurance, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in reinsurance claims management, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role, with a strong grasp of facultative and treaty reinsurance principles.
• Technical proficiency in claims processing systems, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex claims and make informed decisions.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to lionel.lee@hays.com.sg.

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Registration No: R1986473
EA License No: 07C3924
Company Registration No: 200609504D

Your New Company
A well-known business in the leisure & entertainment industry is looking to hire onto their Finance team. Part of their vision is to become the global leader in the entertainment industry. This role would be sitting within the tech & marketing arm of the business, not the leisure arm of the business.

Your New Role
As Finance Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing month-end and year-end closing activities (including journal entries and billing).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requiremeents.
• Payroll responsibilities.
• Cashflow responsibilities.
• Collaboration with teams and stakeholders across the wider business.
• Day to day management of the finance teams.
• You will have 3 direct reports.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• 1 - 3 years' experience in industry.
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Consolidations.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Team management ideal but not essential.
• Business Central experience would also be beneficial, but not essential.

What You'll Get In Return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving business. This role will give you team management experience, and there is an emphasis on progression so it is perfect for someone looking for a progressive role. Team culture is also very important - there are regular social events, there have been meet & greets with sports' teams and puppy days are also hosted.

What You Need To Do Now
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This could be the perfect role for someone looking to take their first step into a Finance Manager role. Based in Hull.
Reporting to the Director and having supervision for a small finance team of 2, your main responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing of the credit control function daily
• Daily communications with customers on new credit accounts, credit limit reviews and credit account positions
• Daily communications with suppliers, scheduling supplier payments, settlement discounts and general account queries
• Control of the company bank accounts and associated administration
• Bank reconciliations
• Reconciliation of credit card statements
• Full payroll administration
• VAT returns
• Regulatory correspondence including HMRC, pensions, etc.
• Producing financial reports
• Preparing weekly management reports
• Involvement in producing and analysing stock valuations reports
• Managing and reporting on the companies trading agreements, including tracking of dates, rebates, etc.
• Responsible for HR functions including recruitment, issuing contracts, updating employee holiday and absence records, liaison with third party employment law support and general day-to-day HR queries
• General accounts administration
• Ad hoc duties to support the Directors in the day to day running of the company.

What you need to do now


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Your New Company
A well-known business in the leisure & entertainment industry is looking to hire onto their Finance team. Part of their vision is to become the global leader in the entertainment industry. They are continuously evolving into new territories and are therefore looking to hire a Finance Manger onto their team.

Your New Role

As Finance Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing month-end and year-end closing activities (including journal entries and billing).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requiremeents.
• Payroll responsibilities
• Cashflow responsibilities
• Collaboration with teams and stakeholders across the wider business.
• Day to day management of the finance teams.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• 1 - 3 years' experience in industry.
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Relevant experience in the leisure / entertainment industry desirable, but not essential.

What You'll Get In Return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving business. You will have the opportunity to join a great team. There are also some other great perks to this role, such as their Cycle to Work Scheme and Dental / Health Care.

What You Need To Do Now
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Your new firm
We are partnering with one of the leading chartered accountancy, tax and business advisory firms in Manchester, ranked as one of the Top 10 firms to work for in Manchester. This firm is well established with a modern and vibrant approach to accountancy and tax advice.

Your new role
As the new Tax Manager for the team, you will be working on a mixed portfolio of corporation tax compliance and advice, alongside a team of partners, senior managers and supporting a team of Assistant Managers and Tax Seniors. You will be reviewing the work of the tax seniors and have your own portfolio, working with the partners to deliver complex tax solutions to a mixture of owner-managed businesses, not for-profit clients, high-net worth private clients, and individuals needing complex tax solutions.
You will be involved in the following:
Meeting with clients to understand their tax needs
Communicating with HMRC to seek clearance for tax strategies and assist clients with questions and investigations.
Reviewing the complex corporation tax computations and providing feedback to the tax seniors.
Reviewing complex personal tax, partnership and trust computations and providing feedback to the tax team.
Reviewing and providing comments on legal documents related to company restructuring, acquisitions and mergers.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this Tax Manager role, you will be CTA or ACA qualified.
You will be great at growing client relationships and leading client meetings.
You will have advanced knowledge of corporation tax, Income Tax, Inheritance tax and capital gains tax.
You will have extensive experience of compliance and providing tax planning solutions to clients.
Experience of training and developing staff within the department and reviewing the work of tax seniors is essential.
An understanding of applying tax legislation with strong IT skills is also beneficial.

What you'll get in return
In return for this Tax Manager opportunity, you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary, pension and benefits, along with a great worklife balance and hybrid work in the Manchester City centre office.
Progression and a clear pathway to partner is available for an ambitious individual seeking career progression.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma Roberts on 07531 666 666 now.
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Up to £900 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)

London / Hybrid

6 months

My client is an Insurer who require a Programme Manager with previous Insurance industry experience, process optimisation (simplification, harmonisation, automation and/or standardisation) and working knowledge of Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) to join a business-critical Programme.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience working as a Programme Manager within the Insurance industry (Commercial Lines ideal) providing a layer of oversight.
• Experience managing large, cross functional teams in geographically dispersed functions (i.e. EMEA / APAC / Global etc.)
• The ability to harmonise, standardise, simplify and where required automate existing as well as identified new processes.
• Previous experience with Enterprise Shared Services (ESS).
• Excellent task configuration, planning, cost improvement and risk management skills.
• Track record of successfully leading Transformation Programmes as a Programme Manager, with the use of tools such as Visio, Lucidchart etc.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (up to and including C Level stakeholders).
• Sensitivity to Change Management principles and practices.

Nice to have:

• Lean Six Sigma / Prosci Certification
• Ability to speak multiple languages
• Immediate availability
• Knowledge of AI and related technology

If interested, with relevant experience, please apply with your latest CV ASAP.

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I am currently recruiting for a fantastic local business with big plans. They are continuing to expand and, as a result, are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join the team.
Based in West Hull, you will benefit from flexible working hours, hybrid working options following probation, modern offices and a friendly working environment with a family team feel.
General responsibilities -

• Supervise the AP/Billing functions.

• Implement new systems to improve efficiency.

• Support the Aged Payables assistant with processing invoices.

• Responsible for the AP payment runs.

• Support the Billing Clerks with processing of invoices.

• Supporting the month end close with Billing/ AP

• Reconciling, producing month end reports.

• Oversea the month end processes, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Consult with the external auditors.

• Work closely with the Credit Control function to identify and analyse root causes for delays in collection of debt.

• Ensuring audit / statutory compliance

• Co-operate with all staff and consult with clients, maintaining good relationships with outside agencies and the legal community to uphold the Group's image and gain increased support for its work.

• Actively support and promote the Group and all its policies.

• Perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job and role.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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