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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Insurance Consultant within our Insurance & Protection Team in Glasgow, a centre of excellence for the bank. The role offers a salary within a range of £23,036 to £27,101, in addition you would receive a £500 Flexible benefit and be included within a discretionary performance related bonus scheme. Salary will be dependent on experience and would be confirmed at offer should your application and interview be deemed successful.

At Santander we're driven by our purpose - to help people and businesses prosper. We help our customers at the moments that matter most and champion businesses to help them to grow sustainably. That's why we're building a community to be a digital bank with a human touch and deliver an outstanding customer experience living our values of Simple, Personal and Fair.

You'll receive inbound calls and arrange follow-up appointments which you will manage personally through your diary. Quality conversations are crucial, our calls allow you to build relationships and identify opportunities to help protect our customers.

You'll be given support and development to help you maintain competence in your product and process knowledge while providing exceptional customer service. Working together, we strive to coach and develop you to your full potential, broadening your skills and supporting career growth.

The difference you will make.

• Discussing insurance needs to deliver products and services that are right for our customers
• Demonstrating excellent customer service through a mixture of inbound calls and follow-up appointments
• Managing your own diary and taking responsibility for your personal and professional development
• Working within policies and guidelines, meeting regulatory expectations

What you will bring.

• Previous experience in a customer service environment
• Customer focused and positive approach to work

It would also be nice for you to have.

• Excellent communication skills
• Great listening skills
• Knowledge of Mortgages and Insurance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

What else you need to know.

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and we recognise that many people benefit from flexible arrangements. To enable us to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop we understand the importance of having the right balance of spending time together in an office while maintaining flexibility.

By working this way, we can continue to create moments that matter for everyone. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and we're happy to discuss specific requirements throughout the recruitment process.

This role is based in Glasgow and our current expectation is at least 2 days in an office every week.

This is a full-time permanent role.

The working hours will be 35 hours across Monday-Friday 9am to 8pm & Saturday 9am-4pm.

If you are successful in reaching interview stage, your interview will be conducted remotely via MS Teams.

Everyday Inclusion.

At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we'll reward you.

In addition to your salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Starting salary of £23,036 plus a £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 26 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: Bupa medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
• Free access to wellbeing apps and up to three weekly online classes via our partnership with Gympass.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer
• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships
• Share in Santander's success by investing in our share plans
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more

Right to work in the UK.

Every individual must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander either by way of nationality, visa or work permit. If you do require a working visa / permit this will not influence our decision on whether to progress your application. However, if you do not have a right to work, or an application for a working visa / permit is unsuccessful, Santander will not proceed with your application and will withdraw any conditional offer previously made.

What to do next.

If this sounds like a role you're interested in, then please apply.

If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it's a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we're available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.

Program Finance Analyst

Location: Skypark, Glasgow

Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission!..

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Division Finance & Business Operations Manager, the Programme Financial Analyst is responsible for providing Programme Financial Control and ensuring the integrity of the financials on the programmes.

This role will be primarily responsible for supporting programmes in the Civil Division’s Devolved Government & Energy Portfolio, based in Glasgow, Scotland. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Be a key member of Programme Management Team and act as a Finance Business Partner
• Provide highest level of customer service to all customers and stakeholders
• Responsible for the pricing of new business opportunities when required
• Develop, track and update programme baseline including tracking actual costs against baseline, development and overall management of programme Estimate At Complete (EAC)
• Analysis of programme actuals for accuracy, identifying & correcting errors, and communicating issues to Programme Management to prevent future errors
• Responsibility for producing programme financial customer deliverables
• Supporting financial presentation for programme or operational reviews
• Performing both short and long term forecasting for corporate metrics (Awards, Revenue, and Operating Income) at the programme level. Providing commentary on variances and of any financial Risks & Opportunities against financial forecast
• Accountable for programme billing, cash collection, analysis and clearing of unbilled receivables
• Support the validation of awards/bookings, backlog, revenue & operating income
• Provide excellent adhoc support to a wide variety of stakeholders both within the finance leadership team, and within wider operational teams
• You will be expected to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and to show a degree of flexibility in working hours when required to meet project and finance deadlines. The successful candidate will take ownership of decisions made

Required Skills:

• Project/programme accounting experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Organised and thorough, with attention to detail
• Team player but able to work independently and proactively
• Ability to work effectively across organisations and with multiple locations
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively to complete work assignments
• Good time management with the ability to achieve deadlines
• Capable of operating to tight schedules in a demanding environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Recognised accounting qualification, or studying towards qualification e.g. CIMA

Desired Skills:

• Pricing/Cost Estimating experience
• Experience of accounting in a project-based business

Clearance Requirements:

• Clearance to Start BPSS
• Clearance for Role BPSS

Take control of your career, send us your CV today...

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Dynamic Working 

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Hybrid flexible working, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK offices, which includes but is not limited to:- London, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant.

Salary: £45,400- £68,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract 24months | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSE has recently embarked on a 3 - 5 year, £20m Finance Transformation Programme spanning all areas of the business to support SSEs strategy and will transform our Finance teams across its systems, processes, and people.

During its initial phase, the Finance Transformation programme delivered a series of path-clearing activities to simplify processes, systems, data, and controls that will underpin a successful implementation of SSE Finances future Systems and Data Roadmap.

Now entering the first of two implementation phases of the Programme, the focus will be on delivery of a Finance Systems and Data roadmap. This is pivotal to our success in achieving the objectives of Finances "Digital Journey" and a high-profile enabler of SSEs ambitious growth strategy.

We are seeking a Data Manager to join our new Data and Reporting Team, to lay the foundations for, and drive the evolution of, our Finance Data Governance model. The post holder will be key to shaping and delivering our Data Strategy, supporting the development, implementation and the establishment of a framework that will deliver good data quality and sustainable data management across SSE Finance.

Reporting to the Finance Transformation Data Lead, the post-holder will be expected to proactively engage with the Corporate Data CoE team, Finance Transformation programme, Finance/other Business SMEs, and data governance teams within other Corporate functions and Business Units. Their key roles and responsibilities will be:

- Responsible for driving and supporting the delivery of data awareness training & education to promote a data-driven & enriched data culture.

- Responsible for embedding good Data Governance standards into Finance 'BAU activities, monitoring progress and reporting on adherence.

- Monitoring and promoting compliance with respect to internal and external data policies and standards.

- Establish strong knowledge-sharing practices and data quality management solutions.

- Maintain the Data Issue & Risk Register and report to management on progress against data quality metrics.

- Manage the Finance data & reporting 'demand management process improving access controls around to data elements.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Degree level educated or equivalent in Business Management, Project Management, or any other related equivalent.

- Experience working with complex datasets.

- Experience developing models to solve problems in utilities or other asset-based. industries a distinct advantage.

- Understanding or experience of using Informatica Axon/EDC products or any Data Governance and Metadata management tool.

- Extensive knowledge of data lineage and metadata management practices, and strong experience of the application of Data Quality dimensions to Data Quality management.

- Broad understanding of finance data, systems and reporting solutions would be advantageous.

Technology awareness across a broad range of technologies, including:

- Previous experience of Informatica (Axon, EDC) would be advantageous.

- High level of proficiency with general toolsets including Excel (Power Queries, Pivot), Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.

- SharePoint Online.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function plays a key part in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that are shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we identify, collate, analyse and report on good quality data to inform the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Brightwork have an excellent opportunity for a Finance Administrator to join our client on a temporary basis at their office in Glasgow starting in January.

Joining the organisation at a peak period for the organisation, the successful candidate will work within their fast paced Finance Department.

Duties will include:

The successful candidate will:

This is a great opportunity for an experienced, driven individual to join our client and in return, our client offers a competitive salary and excellent working environment.

Please note due to levels of response only successful candidates will be contacted

Brightwork are operating as an employment business for these roles

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Glasgow / Perth

Salary: £35,142 - £40,246 (depending on skills and experience) + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

This role will be responsible for providing support to the Thermal business within SSE as the company progresses through an exciting period of growth for our Thermal business to be part of a Net Zero economy.

Working as part of a small team this role has a strong emphasis on financial control with an emphasis on all aspects of month end, as well as supporting the annual accounts process and fixed assets.

This is a varied, flexible, and challenging role with primary responsibilities amongst the following:

- Support Thermal Accountants and Finance Manager with month end analysis.

- Accrual and prepayments journal posting.

- Ownership of several Balance Sheet reconciliations.

- Support team with the production of Annual Accounts and assist in external audit.

- Work with wider Thermal team to assist in embedding controls required around SSE's implementation of SOX controls.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Part qualified accountant preferred (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA); consideration will also be given to candidates who have not started professional qualifications.

- Be pro-active and use initiative whilst always providing a high degree of support and patience when dealing with all stakeholders.

- Able to communicate messages clearly to different internal and external stakeholders conveying messages which are at times complex.

- Competent IT skills - especially MS Excel. Experience with Power BI reporting would also be advantageous.

- Able to work to tight timescales, at times under pressure and yet deliver to high standards.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Hybrid flexible working, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK offices, which includes but is not limited to:- London, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant.

Salary: £45,400- £68,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract 24months | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSE has recently embarked on a 3 - 5 year, £20m Finance Transformation Programme spanning all areas of the business to support SSEs strategy and will transform our Finance teams across its systems, processes, and people.

During its initial phase, the Finance Transformation programme delivered a series of path-clearing activities to simplify processes, systems, data, and controls that will underpin a successful implementation of SSE Finances future Systems and Data Roadmap.

Now entering the first of two implementation phases of the Programme, the focus will be on delivery of a Finance Systems and Data roadmap. This is pivotal to our success in achieving the objectives of Finances "Digital Journey" and a high-profile enabler of SSEs ambitious growth strategy.

We are seeking a Data Manager to join our new Data and Reporting Team, to lay the foundations for, and drive the evolution of, our Finance Data Governance model. The post holder will be key to shaping and delivering our Data Strategy, supporting the development, implementation and the establishment of a framework that will deliver good data quality and sustainable data management across SSE Finance.

Reporting to the Finance Transformation Data Lead, the post-holder will be expected to proactively engage with the Corporate Data CoE team, Finance Transformation programme, Finance/other Business SMEs, and data governance teams within other Corporate functions and Business Units. Their key roles and responsibilities will be:

- Responsible for driving and supporting the delivery of data awareness training & education to promote a data-driven & enriched data culture.

- Responsible for embedding good Data Governance standards into Finance 'BAU activities, monitoring progress and reporting on adherence.

- Monitoring and promoting compliance with respect to internal and external data policies and standards.

- Establish strong knowledge-sharing practices and data quality management solutions.

- Maintain the Data Issue & Risk Register and report to management on progress against data quality metrics.

- Manage the Finance data & reporting 'demand management process improving access controls around to data elements.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Degree level educated or equivalent in Business Management, Project Management, or any other related equivalent.

- Experience working with complex datasets.

- Experience developing models to solve problems in utilities or other asset-based. industries a distinct advantage.

- Understanding or experience of using Informatica Axon/EDC products or any Data Governance and Metadata management tool.

- Extensive knowledge of data lineage and metadata management practices, and strong experience of the application of Data Quality dimensions to Data Quality management.

- Broad understanding of finance data, systems and reporting solutions would be advantageous.

Technology awareness across a broad range of technologies, including:

- Previous experience of Informatica (Axon, EDC) would be advantageous.

- High level of proficiency with general toolsets including Excel (Power Queries, Pivot), Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.

- SharePoint Online.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function plays a key part in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that are shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we identify, collate, analyse and report on good quality data to inform the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Finance Administrator

Search have an opportunity available with one of our clients due to progression within the business. My client is looking to add a Finance Administrator to their team on a permanent basis.

This opportunity would be suitable for someone who has an interest in pursuing a career within finance as well as candidates with previous experience in accounting. My client is keen to have someone that has a genuine interest in a long term opportunity within this area.

My client is a well know company based in Alexandria and are offering a competitive salary depending on experience. Hours of work will be 0900 - 1700 - Monday to Friday. Parking is available on site at the office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing and matching supplier invoices quickly and accurately.
• Electronic scanning of supplier invoices.
• Assisting with weekly payment runs.
• Query management and resolution.
• Answering supplier queries and handling incoming calls.
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks.

Benefits

• 5% company pension
• Company discounts
• 30 days holidays a year
• End of Year Bonus
• Staff Lunches
• Long Service awards.

Please apply now or contact me on robynn.gray@search.co.uk if you need any further information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.