Total 7 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LG

Qualified Business Partner - Construction
Temp to Perm for the ideal candidate
£400 - £600 day rate (dependent on level of experience)
Initially, 3 months, but could become permanent for the right candidate.
Hybrid (Initial weeks in the office)
37.5 hours a week. There may be extra hours due to workload.



Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and control of the Operating Unit's (Contract to Cash/Project based) financial reporting processes, including the month-end process and preparation of the quarterly forecast. Working closely with the FD, the FBP will: attend and provide scrutiny in project review meetings, be a key conduit between the OU leadership and projects, and provide timely and accurate financial information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
What you'll do:

• Oversee the production of the monthly management accounts (Order to Gross Income & Cash) ensuring accurate and timely reporting for review with the Finance Director and Commercial Director.
• Review project monthly Cost and Value Reconciliations, ensuring concepts such as project revenue, margin (POCC and earned), WIP, accruals, prepayments, and provisions are recorded, compliant with policy and procedures, and reported accurately by projects.
• Attend monthly project review meetings and quarterly project forecasting and reporting meetings, applying your existing knowledge of contract accounting and commercial awareness to scrutinise project performance.
• Assist with the production of the OU's quarterly forecasting pack, working closely with the FD and CD to ensure that risks, opportunities, project profit-take, BMW, bell curve, and phasing are all appropriately reflected and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review monthly project balance sheets to ensure they accurately reflect the true project position (operationally and commercially) and that key risks and opportunities on each project are understood.
• Review project cash positions (including approval of project bank account cash transfers) with project accountants to ensure cash to gross income differences are understood and communicated to commercial and operations teams on site.
• Build and develop relationships with operational and commercial leads to the extent that you are seen as a trusted finance business partner that ensures accountability and ownership of financial forecasts and reports for each project.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 direct line reports.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with experience of leading teams, particularly within construction/infrastructure.
• Experienced in long-term contract accounting within construction/infrastructure.
• Awareness of NEC contracts and options, with an ability to challenge commercial terminology and assumptions.
• The ability to deputise for the OU FD at meetings/events in their absence.
• Understanding and experience of CVR's.
• Experience of liaising directly with internal and external auditors on project accounting matters.
• Experience of influencing the decision-making of senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail and capable of seeing the big picture.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills - experience of ERP (Oracle) is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Qualified Business Partner - Construction
Temp to Perm for the ideal candidate
£400 - £600 day rate (dependent on level of experience)
Initially, 3 months, but could become permanent for the right candidate.
Hybrid (Initial weeks in the office)
47.5 hours a week. There may be extra hours due to workload.



Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and control of the Operating Unit's (Contract to Cash/Project based) financial reporting processes, including the month-end process and preparation of the quarterly forecast. Working closely with the FD, the FBP will: attend and provide scrutiny in project review meetings, be a key conduit between the OU leadership and projects, and provide timely and accurate financial information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
What you'll do:

• Oversee the production of the monthly management accounts (Order to Gross Income & Cash) ensuring accurate and timely reporting for review with the Finance Director and Commercial Director.
• Review project monthly Cost and Value Reconciliations, ensuring concepts such as project revenue, margin (POCC and earned), WIP, accruals, prepayments, and provisions are recorded, compliant with policy and procedures, and reported accurately by projects.
• Attend monthly project review meetings and quarterly project forecasting and reporting meetings, applying your existing knowledge of contract accounting and commercial awareness to scrutinise project performance.
• Assist with the production of the OU's quarterly forecasting pack, working closely with the FD and CD to ensure that risks, opportunities, project profit-take, BMW, bell curve, and phasing are all appropriately reflected and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review monthly project balance sheets to ensure they accurately reflect the true project position (operationally and commercially) and that key risks and opportunities on each project are understood.
• Review project cash positions (including approval of project bank account cash transfers) with project accountants to ensure cash to gross income differences are understood and communicated to commercial and operations teams on site.
• Build and develop relationships with operational and commercial leads to the extent that you are seen as a trusted finance business partner that ensures accountability and ownership of financial forecasts and reports for each project.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 direct line reports.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with experience of leading teams, particularly within construction/infrastructure.
• Experienced in long-term contract accounting within construction/infrastructure.
• Awareness of NEC contracts and options, with an ability to challenge commercial terminology and assumptions.
• The ability to deputise for the OU FD at meetings/events in their absence.
• Understanding and experience of CVR's.
• Experience of liaising directly with internal and external auditors on project accounting matters.
• Experience of influencing the decision-making of senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail and capable of seeing the big picture.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills - experience of ERP (Oracle) is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

My client is an independent Civil Engineering Contractor , They specialise in the power, utilities, and construction sectors.

Due to planned growth and an influx of work in the Hertfordshire area, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Project Manager with a solid background in Civil Engineering Projects.

The company are ideally seeking an individual with experience within Civils/power/Uitiles that resides in the Hertfordshire / Cambridgeshire area that can run a portfolio of works in the region.

The initial project is valued at circa £3.5m and involves the construction of a new substation located between Luton and Stansted Airport.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

Site delivery team, inclusive of - Site Manager, Foreman, Gangers, Machine operators and operatives

Role definition: Efficiently and safely manage project(s) contributing to increasing the number of projects profitably delivered.

Ensuring safe and effective delivery whilst managing the expectations and relationship of the client and ensuring that projects deliver against all defined objectives.

Work in collaboration with various departments/areas of the supply chain and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered to the highest possible standard regarding quality, time, safety and value.

Project Manager job description/person specification:

Significantly contribute to continuous improvement in project management processes and construction standards, quality, safety and value across the group.

Project Manager's experience and competence:

1. Proven experience of managing multiple high complexity projects within the relevant discipline.
2. 10 years or more experience preferred. Experience of managing projects £2m plus.
3. Proven experience of managing multiple high complexity Design & Build Projects throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (essential).
5. Chartered membership of appropriate professional body (not essential).
6. Knowledge of all aspects of successful project management.
7. Excellent commercial awareness and proven experience of delivering profitable works.
8. Experience of risk and risk management.
9. Proficient in the use of personal computer and business applications/software etc.
10. Valid driving licence and willingness to travel throughout UK.
11. Can do attitude.

If this role seems like something of interest , apply and a relevant consultant will be in touch.

Mobile-07305026098

Email-Tjordan@frlondon.co.uk

Your new company
Hays is working with a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation in the digital marketing sector, looking for an agile administrator to join the team. This client is committed to excellence and innovation, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.
Your new role
As a project administrator, you will work closely with the project manager, account manager, project buyers, and other team members to ensure the timely and accurate completion of project tasks and documentation.
You will be the go-to expert on internal system processes and requirements, ensuring all materials are completed correctly and on time. Your proactive approach will help anticipate and execute project details, supporting the larger team effort. You will also advise team members on necessary actions to complete project tasks, ensuring all documentation is thorough and timely.
Key Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and maintain spreadsheets, unfunded reports, and internal system documentation.
• Create and manage delivery notes, commercial invoices, and carton labels, including barcode labels using specialised software.
• Raise and revise orders using our OMS system (The Hub).
• Coordinate services as directed by the Team Buyer and Project Manager
• Maintain team minutes and create server project folders, ensuring accurate archiving.
• Attend weekly team meetings and maintain activity logs.
• Serve as the expert user of client online systems, supporting the team.
• Adjust and report stock levels for projects as needed.
• Book couriers and handle packing boxes.
• Manage internal logs and handle order confirmations, job close requests, job cost transfers, billing, and purchase orders.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proficiency in IT packages, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Adaptable, can work in a fast pace and high pressure environment
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Initiative to anticipate and complete tasks without extensive direction.
• The ability to multitask and work across various teams and project details simultaneously.
  
  What you'll get in return
• A supportive and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Agile working after training period.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Parking available

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Project Manager - Facilities Management - Stevenage - £80,000 plus excellent benefits.

This company, a National player in the FM world, require a Senior Project Manager to be based on one their world class clients site based in Stevenage. The Project Manager will be an astute, analytical minded individual tasked with proactively ensuring, in a front-line, hands-on fashion, the cost effective and timely deliverance of projects and maintaining excellence in Facilities Management.

An outstanding opportunity to become part of truly first-rate facilities and play an integral role in substantiating its operational excellence.

Salary: £80,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits to include 25 Days Holiday + BH, Private Healthcare, Company Pension, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits scheme.

Location: Stevenage

Hours of work: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the P&L and to lead and direct operational activities in order to maintain and improve VFM.
• Develop strong relationships with customers staff and their representatives applying Key Account Management principles in order to foster good working relationships at every level and optimise the commercial position.
• Lead and inspire the delivery teams and employees toward the cost-effective delivery of contractual obligations in such a way to meet all stakeholders' expectations
• Conduct joint site inspections and audits with stakeholders - ensuring actions are disseminated appropriately and actions closed out in an agreed timeframe.
• Engage in tender activities with supply chain and partners - developing cost effective delivery solutions for the client.
• Develop cost effective mobilisation, transition and operational plans to ensure that the commercial and operational deliverables are met within agreed timescales
• Responsible for the production and implementation of project programmes.
• Ensure that all operational activities are conducted in accordance with standard policies and procedures: Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment, Financial Reporting, Commercial and legislative, HR and Employee Welfare, Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics

The Ideal Candidate:

• Willing to travel with a full UK driving licence.
• A thorough knowledge of project services within the UK in the Building Services/Facilities Management industry.
• An effective and progressive leader with experience of directing and developing multi-disciplined teams across wide geographical territories
• An experienced leader of change with the ability to lead and direct others towards acceptance of new business ideas, methods and working practices. A clear understanding of transformational leadership and an ability to change organisations, culture and behaviours
• A driver of people and projects with a very strong commercial awareness and a track record of achievement on complex and demanding contracts and accounts
• A proven track record of setting up and managing supply chain partners, multiple suppliers and sub-contractors
• Strong commercial acumen
• Determination and resilience to achieve objectives and targets when faced with increasing operational difficulties. An ability to identify and drive through 'win-win' solutions when even under considerable or sustained pressure

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Altro Group (Altro and Autoglym) have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our friendly Human Resources team here in Letchworth Garden City looking after our Commercial and Marketing functions. This is a hybrid position, working full time Monday to Friday, on a permanent basis.

As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer?


Hybrid working - providing flexibility around both home and office working
Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days (pro rata); if you need a little extra... you can buy some more
Private Medical cover with Bupa
A defined contribution pension scheme
Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme
Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service
Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
Free eye tests
A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme
Don’t worry about getting parked...we have free car parking at all our sites
We offer long service awards
Learning and Development - training and development support, no matter where you are in your career
A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.
It might be a long way off but we know it’s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.


So as a Human Resources Business Partner, what will you be doing?

Reporting into the HR Manager and working alongside one other HRBP, and part of the wider HR Team, you will provide support and advice to your client group, ensuring that the Altro Group have the correct structure and resources to meet current and future business needs.

You will add value to both Altro and Autoglym by ensuring that the best people are attracted, recruited, trained and retained, in line with the needs of the business.

You will provide a generalist human resources service to specific divisions/areas of the company, ensuring that the Group is up to date on employment legislation and that policies are introduced and updated, as well as keeping an eye on future trends, ensuring a best practice approach with everything we do (we recently modernised our approach to performance management, by replacing annual appraisals and competency framework with regular informal check-ins).

An important part of your role will be to ensure that the Group provides a working environment where employees are treated fairly, and with respect, and to provide all staff with the support they need to achieve their full potential.

You will also be working closely with the other HR colleagues, ensuring great teamwork and sharing of knowledge.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has previous experience in an HR generalist role with a strong customer focus, commercial awareness and excellent judgement/ability to influence. You will also have exceptional organisation and communication skills, as well as being a flexible team player.

It’s not just about your experience, we believe that if you have the right attitude and enthusiasm, then we have the right tools to help you be successful in your new role with us!

So, who are The Altro Group?

There are two trading divisions Altro, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport, and Autoglym, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium vehicle valeting products. We have been going strong since 1919! Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and are passionate about what we do.

We truly believe in creating a workplace that’s supportive, forward-thinking, and, most importantly, enjoyable. We value innovation, collaboration, and personal development - so while you’ll be helping others grow, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your own skills too.

Head to our Life_at_altro and Life_at_Autoglym Instagram pages to find out more about us.

Everyone is welcome for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify. We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive. “We don’t want you to just work here. We want you to belong here.”

Sounds like a great opportunity? Click apply today…We can’t wait to hear from you.

Exciting opportunity for graduates! Join a leading technology company revolutionizing retail investment as a Business Operations Executive. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of the business operations, facilitating collaboration across teams and supporting the delivery of exceptional service to the clients.

Business Operations Coordinator (based in Elstree, Salary: £25K - £30k)

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Coordinating and facilitating communication between various departments to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Assisting in the planning and execution of marketing initiatives and campaigns to promote our platform and services.
- Supporting the webinar hosting activities, including content creation, scheduling, and participant engagement.
- Conducting research and analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
- Assisting with account management tasks, including client communication and relationship management.
- Providing administrative support to senior management as needed.

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive decision-making.

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Competitive salary of £25k - £30k upwards
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.
- Exposure to the dynamic world of retail investment and financial services.

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.