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Windsor Forest College Group is looking for Group Finance Manager to join the team on a full-time basis. Base site is Berkshire college of agriculture with travel to our other college sites as required.Group Finance ManagerYou will be responsible to lead the finance team to enable them to work smarter instead of harder by developing the technology and reporting platforms. The financial management and control of the group, being the provision of management information, and input to strategic financial planning. Lead the finance team by providing mentorship, coaching, and performance management to ensure high performance and professional development.For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.About UsThe Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.Our staff benefit from:- Support roles enjoy 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes- Free on-site parking at all sites- Cycle to Work Scheme- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria - Various health & well being benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley CollegePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on Tuesday 16th April 2024.Interviews dates to be confirmed.To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading/Perth/Glasgow

Salary: £53,100 - £79,700 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity networks were ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power we need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future- proof power supplies for lifes changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects. We are in our new price control, RIIO-ED2 (2023-2028), and finance will play a key role in supporting the business in maximising our current settlement.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to partner our Large Capital Delivery (LCD) team. Focussed on performance improvement, business analysis & insight, strategic business planning, budgeting & forecasting activities. This is a forward-looking role that will align will work closely with the Director and lead team of the LCD directorate within Distribution providing timely and effective support and challenge to senior business management stakeholders. This includes the responsibility of the delivery of the monthly forecast, annual budget and 5yr plans.

- Proactively challenge the Business on financial performance, to drive improvements, providing insight, knowledge and recommendations at Head of / Director level.

- Advise and guide the business on strategic planning activities from a finance perspective in line with our Regulatory business plan reviewing CBAs and other investment appraisals and identifying key risks and opportunities.

- Prepare, co-ordinate and leading robust Directorate forecasts, budgets and longer term planning including stakeholder sign off, providing financial insight and challenge as necessary to ensure budgets are accurate, realistic, and aligned with the broader Distribution strategy.

- Work with the business teams to identify and review business cases for capital investments, connections proposals, contracts, WIP, efficiency opportunities and monitor the financials for the capital portfolio to improve the regulatory performance and benchmarking of the business.

What do I need?

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

- Be a fully qualified accountant with 5 years+ PQE in a Business Partner / Finance Manager / Management Accountant business-interfacing role with experience of solving business issues of similar scale and complexity.

- Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.

- Have a strong background in a project driven business with understanding of contract management, project delivery and financial planning.

- Excellent skills in interpreting and assimilating from multiple data sources, including external market data, and rendering into meaningful insight and appropriate recommendations and clear actions.

- Experience in influencing strategy and can translate this into actionable programmes, opportunities or activities that result in improved profitability or risk mitigation.

- You will be able to effectively communicate financial performance to operational colleagues to embed financial understanding within the business.

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?

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 / 01738 347632.

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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Your new company
A successful boutique accountancy agency that is growing is now taking on their next group of graduates to start in October 2024.
Your new role

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements.
• Manage client relationships and provide effective business advice.
• Analyse financial information to identify potential areas of improvement.
• Assist with tax account preparation and tax returns.
• Develop periodic reports for management.
• Audit preparation financial transactions and document accounting control procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Batchelor's Degree - subject non-specific
• An interest in accountancy and finance

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 on your career.

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Your new company is a global leader in the Telecoms industry


Your new role as Finance Manager - IT Products you will support and drive the product(s) roadmap in partnership with the business in Finance space with special focus on Real Estate and the integration with Asset & Project Accounting and General Ledger. You will take accountability of the topics related to the Finance products and to which you will be involved during its assignment and have the 360 vision of all the elements related to it as well as the points of integration with other products and the relationship with other IT Product Managers to ensure the alignment and consistency of the full product portfolio.


What you\'ll need to succeed you will have comprehensive knowledge of SAP S4 Finance solutions, strong knowledge on how finance processes are implemented with SAP S4 as well as cloud solutions and new technologies like Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, etc.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience will include
* Experience in a multinational company with excellent communication skills; ability to communicate at senior stakeholder level.
* Active listener; ability to translate business requirements into solutions, identify gaps between those requirements and the existing Core Business Model for finance and potential new solutions.
* A proven track record within one of the following:
- Agile: preferably scaled agile framework
- Process Optimisation: continuous improvement
- Innovation: driving organisational capabilities
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
* Strong knowledge and extensive experience in SAP S4 Hana FICO modules, specially (but not limited to) Real Estate, Asset Accounting General Ledger and Controlling.
* Good understanding of other SAP S4 FI modules: GL, AR, AP, RE-FX. Controlling (Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Profitability Analysis), plus integrations with SCM & HR. Cloud solutions as Concur, Ariba, etc
* Experience (over 5 years) in large-scale and complex Business Transformation Programmes across multiple countries.
* Strong knowledge of HP Quality Centre, SAP Solution Manager, Microsoft Office Applications and Microsoft SharePoint.


What you\'ll get in return Is a competitive day rate, hybrid work pattern


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 on your career.

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Finance Assistant
Salary range: £21,411 - £22,959 inclusive of Fringe Allowance.
Grade: Scale 4, SCP 8 - 12,
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: Term time including inset days, plus 5 days + two weeks (41weeks)
This is an exciting opportunity to work at The Godolphin Junior Academy, a warm and vibrant multi-cultural junior school based in Slough. Our well-behaved children are eager and keen to learn and grow. Our school is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, and our partnership means that there are opportunities for professional development that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our highly professional, friendly team based at The Godolphin Junior Academy. The successful applicant will support our existing teams in delivering excellent service. This role will also involve attending occasional meetings with colleagues at our other academies. You will report to the School Finance Manager.
The ideal applicant will:
• have sound financial skills gained through professional training and experience;
• ideally have experience in an educational establishment;
• be able to prioritise their workload, meet deadlines and prepare reports on a monthly basis;
• be able to work alongside finance colleagues;
• be responsible for the day to day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner. Co-ordinating and completing administrative routines relating to orders, invoices, payments, income and the receipt and the distribution of goods and services;
• enforce the Academy credit management policy, thereby maximising cash balances;
• assist with the asset register.
We are able to offer:
• Continued professional development;
• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff;
• An ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).
We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application.
Please visit the school website to complete an application form.
Interviews: As and when we receive successful applications.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

Your new company is a global telecoms business with UK Headquarters in Berkshire


Your new role
As Finance Business Partner will work closely with business units to help them make informed business decisions. Providing insights and analysis to help the business understand their financial situations, identify opportunities and risks, and make sound decisions about allocating funds.
Responsbilities will include

• Improving the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance
• Providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business strategies
• Providing effective commercial procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered
• Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant
• Relevant experience in a business partner role
• Experience of managing and influencing stakeholders at senior levels
• Capability to work efficiently and creatively in a fast-moving environment
• Experience of working in matrixed teams across different disciplines

What you\'ll get in return
Competitive day rate, hybrid working whilst working in an environment that believes in inclusivity and breeding empowerment.


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 on your career.

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About the role Base Location: Reading, Slough, West London, Oxford or Melksham Salary: £31,339 - £35,892 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Full Time | 18 month fixed term contract/secondment | Flexible First options available. We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our team! Your role as Finance Analyst will be to secure, consolidate, analyse and provide accurate fact-based information for distribution projects. You will support finance forecasting, and provide a comprehensive overview of project finances as required to support great financial control. Other roles and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Solve or foresee issues relating to the programme before they arise. - Review, maintain and improve current financial controls while providing real time relevant information. - Investigate areas of doubt whilst ensuring accuracy and validity of information and provide recommendations to improve financial and productivity performance. - Supporting monthly reporting in a timely and accurate manner and the preparation of monthly and annual budgets and forecasts in line with business plans. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: - Previous experience in Finance and experience of managing business plans and budgets to meet financial targets with strong management and organisational skills. - Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how a DNO operates and generates revenues and incentives within the current price control period. - IT skills to effectively analyse performance data and deliver formal presentations via Bespoke IT systems. - An understanding of key business metrics and key financial metrics and how they are calculated and used to drive performance. - The ability to think things through logically, and come to your own decisions. About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

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 Kim on 01738 344051.

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.