Total 8 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new company
A public sector organisation based in South Oxfordshire.

Your new role

• Build relationships with Finance colleagues, directors, and senior management.
• Understand business models and their financial impact.
• Promote Finance Business Partnering and ensure compliance.
• Provide financial advice for proposals and tenders.
• Support budget holders and deliver financial insights.
• Develop financial plans and indicative budgets.
• Guide to Project Managers on budget management
• Manage project finances and reporting.
• Produce financial forecasts and assist with audits.
• Maximise stakeholder relationships and communication.
• Support Finance team objectives.
• Collaborate on financial reports.

What you'll need to succeed

• Part qualified or QBE
• Experience of financial reporting
• You will be able to support with financial management.
• Confident communicator, written and verbal
• Ability to take complex problems and provide simple solutions
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• IT: EXCEL (essential)

What you'll get in return

• £34,000 - £43,000 annual salary
• Temp contract until June 2025
• Hybrid working
• 37.5 hours per week
• Ability to gain experience of working within a public sector finance team

What you need to do now
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Your new company
As a Project Manager, you will join a social housing landlord who manages a diverse range of housing stock in order to meet the needs of thousands of tenants who live across the greater Oxford and Oxfordshire regions. Your new employer are responsible for the management of 8000 homes, working actively to improve the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock whilst addressing the affordability and availability of homes in the region.

Your new role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects across a social housing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large-scale refurbishment and redevelopment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety.

• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Stakeholder engagement - Liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
• Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have proven experience in project management within the occupied property or social housing sector. Excellent knowledge of building regulations, health & safety standards, and construction best practices will be important for this role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of flexible working practices, including work from home with site visits. A fixed contract with duration of 12 months initially will be available, alongside a salary of £46,000 per year.

What you need to do now
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Technical Business AnalystOxford£50,0002 year fixed term/secondment

Are you a detail-orientated Technical Business Analyst who enjoys working in a challenging, rapidly evolving technical landscape? Do you have a strong background in Microsoft technologies, cloud solutions, and networking? Are you comfortable and enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders at an administrative level with good customer management skills and the ability to translate to a non-technical audience? Do you excel at bridging the gap between business requirements and technical implementation?

If so, then read on....

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including IT, development teams, and business leaders, to ensure alignment on technology solutions.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms) with a focus on Microsoft technologies.
• Provide expertise in networking infrastructure and cloud networking, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing environments.
• Conduct system analysis, design improvements, and provide recommendations for optimised business processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful migrations, upgrades, and deployments of Microsoft products (Entra, Intune, Azure).
• Support end-to-end project management, from concept through implementation, while managing risks and mitigating issues.
• Stay updated on the latest cloud, networking, and Microsoft technology trends to guide future business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst, specifically within cloud technologies, Microsoft products, and networking.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and other cloud services.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts such as VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, system architecture, and security best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex technical concepts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or CCNA are a plus.

Why apply for this role?

* Work on cutting-edge technology projects in cloud computing and networking.* Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team.* Opportunity for continuous learning and career development.* Competitive salary, excellent pension, and flexible working options.

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I have partnered with a growing client based in Central Oxford who are looking for an HR Business Partner to join their diverse team of experts.

You will be joining a busy, global team reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner and will be responsible for providing a great service, with a proactive and flexible approach to ensure you drive best practice.

You will be responsible for providing HR advice, advising on employee relations issues and escalating where necessary. You will drive key HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving organisational efficiency, including areas like organisational structure, managing change, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

You will thrive in a busy environment and have the ability to multitask, managing conflicting priorities whilst maintaining good attention to detail. You will be a pragmatic collaborator who has excellent skills in delivery, integrity and also has the ability to challenge effectively. To be successful you should have demonstrable experience within a generalist HR function in the UK/EMEA, experience supporting with employee relations and the ability to work to deadlines and manage priorities.

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Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing business that supplies the healthcare industry. A truly amazing company that is saving lives across the world!
The purpose of the role is to partner with the wider business, both in the UK and overseas, providing them with quality financial information and commentary on how to meet their commercial objectives.
Your new role As the successful candidate, your duties will include:

• Partnering with stakeholders, providing key information to help manage their P&L and budgets.
• Finalising the annual planning process with stakeholders, analysing and challenging key information.
• Managing month-end review meetings with key cost centre managers.
• Creating templates to review accounts and determine WIP, adjusting accruals and prepayments accordingly.
• Partnering with stakeholders to update forecasts accordingly.
• Providing monthly performance updates for the SLT and Board.
• Creating / updating existing Power BI dashboards to enhance insights into the business' data.
• Producing project reporting, creating new projects and working with PMs to create a process for approval.
• Maintain the integrity of the accounting system and continuously review for improvements.
• Providing ad hoc information and analysis required by the SLT.

What you'll need to succeed To be the successful candidate, you will need to have / be:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or QBE.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.
• The ability to influence KDM and challenge key decisions.
• Experience in an FP&A / Commercial / Business Partnering role.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (i.e. Power BI) is an advantage.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available, hybrid working, excellent bonus, 25 days leave plus bank holiday and much more!

What you need to do now
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Business Services Manager
Oxford
Permanent, Full-time
£45,000 - £55,000

A key part of this role is to identify general business and tax planning opportunities and implement solutions, and you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the Firm's Business Development and Marketing activities.You will line manage a small team of junior accountants, covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle such as training and development, sickness absence, and assisting with recruitment and selection activities.
The personWe are looking for an organised and self-motivated team player, with a natural desire to go the extra mile. You will have a good technical grasp of all tax, accounting and commercial areas and are able to identify advisory opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be needed in this busy role.You will be a fully qualified Accountant (ACCA or ACA) with at least 3 years post-qualified experience. It is an essential requirement of this role that you have experience of reviewing files prepared by others and providing effective feedback.It would be an advantage if you have previously worked in a general practice environment covering Payroll, VAT, Management Accounts, Financial Statements, and Tax. Ideally, you will also have prior experience in people management and business development, but these are not essential.You will need to live within a commutable distance of Oxford.
Our benefitsThis position is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours during Monday to Friday.Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per year, depending on experienceThroughout your initial settling-in period, normally your first 6 months, you will be based in our Oxford office so that you can build strong colleague and client relationships and be confident in your role and with our systems, after which some homeworking may be agreed.

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ERP Business Analyst

Location: Central Oxfordshire (On site up to 2 days per month)

Contract Duration: Initial contract of 3 to 6 months ⏳

Day Rate: Up to £475 per day (Inside IR35)

Job Overview:
We are in search of a seasoned ERP Business Analyst for a contractual role. The ideal candidate will be tasked with scrutinising and enhancing the processes associated with our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders to comprehend and document business requirements.
• Analyse and assess existing or proposed systems, and design computer programs, systems, and related procedures for data processing.
• Configure, test, and deploy ERP solutions to fulfil business requirements.
• Offer training and support to users regarding ERP system functionality.
• Aid in the creation of business process documentation and ensure the ERP system is in alignment with these processes.
• Collaborate with project managers to execute project plans within specified timeliness.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience as a Business Analyst in an ERP setting.
• Profound understanding of ERP systems and their applications.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytic abilities.
• Robust communication skills with the proficiency to elucidate technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Capability to work autonomously and manage multiple task assignments.

What you need to do now
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Senior Project Manager (ERP Implementation)
Industry: Not for profit
Salary: up to £525 per day (Inside IR35 Via Umbrella)
Location: Oxfordshire
Job Type: 3-6 Month contract.


Your new company:
Your new employer are a global movement of people who are fighting inequality and poverty together. They empower communities to build better lives forthemselves, and speak out on the issues that matter to them. They work withpartners and allies around the world to save lives in emergencies, campaign forsocial justice, and support long-term development. They are driven by valuesof courage, justice, and solidarity.


About the project:
You will be leading an ERP Transformation project for one of ourClients, a global humanitarian organisation. They currently use PeopleSoftFinance and PeopleSoft HR as their ERP systems. Your role will be to initiatethe project and plan the scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables. You willalso manage the stakeholders and vendors until the project is handed over to apermanent staff member.


Key Responsibilities:

• Designand plan the programme/project structure to achieve the agreed vision andoutcomes
• Developand manage a comprehensive set of project documents, from project initiation,discovery and business case, to implementation and closure
• Allocate,manage and empower project resources effectively and efficiently to completetasks on time and meet project milestones
• Managerelationships and contractual obligations with external suppliers and partners
• Managerisks, issues, dependencies and ensure appropriate mitigations to meet projecttimeline, objectives and outcomes
• Establishand maintain strong relationships with sponsor groups, stakeholders and projectsDelivery team to ensure clear communication and alignment of project goals
• ReportProgramme/project progress through agreed governance
• MonitorProject budgets and ensure projects are executed within the approved financiallimits
• Collaboratewith business and technical stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to BAU
• QualityAssurance: Implement quality control processes to ensure high quality ofproject deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction
• ContinualImprovement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and lessons learntto improve future project delivery efficiency and effectiveness

What you'll need to succeed:

• Provenexperience of successfully managing and delivering large transformationalstrategic change programmes/projects from start to finish
• Experienceof business change for significant organisation transformation change
• Highproficiency in project management methodologies and tools, including Agile,Waterfall, and Hybrid
• Abilityto work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities across theproject team
• Excellentcommunication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to guideand support cross-functional teams and partners
• Strongleadership capabilities with the ability to empower, motivate, support andmentor staff
• Analyticaland a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to make informed decisions
• Detail-orientedwith exceptional organisational skills

What you need to do now
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