98 Profitability jobs in the United Kingdom
Financial Performance Analyst - Reading, Berkshire
RG1 8DB Reading, South East
Thames Water
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Financial Performance Analyst - Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB Contract: PermanentSalary: Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.At Thames Water , we’re proud to provide life’s essential service to over 16 million customers across London, the Thames Valley, and surrounding areas. As the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, we’re entering a new and exciting chapter - and we’re looking for a talented Financial Performance Analyst to play a key role in shaping our future.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your financial expertise to a high-profile capital investment programme, driving improvements, strengthening controls, providing insight and engaging with senior stakeholders across our business.
What you’ll be doing as a Financial Performance Analyst
As a Financial Performance Analyst , you’ll be at the centre of our capital programme reporting and performance management. You will:
Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday
What you should bring to the role
We’re seeking a driven and collaborative finance professional who can combine technical skills with strong communication and leadership qualities.
Essential:
The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have or bring:
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Wate r
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know , we’re here to help and support .
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your financial expertise to a high-profile capital investment programme, driving improvements, strengthening controls, providing insight and engaging with senior stakeholders across our business.
What you’ll be doing as a Financial Performance Analyst
As a Financial Performance Analyst , you’ll be at the centre of our capital programme reporting and performance management. You will:
- Lead on monthly reporting of capital expenditure, including review and challenge sessions with senior management.
- Support programme sponsors and delivery teams with insightful financial analysis, KPIs, and commercial interpretation.
- Develop capital programme reporting in collaboration with our centralised portfolio office and business stakeholders.
- Develop and strengthen performance controls for proactive programme management (e.g., forecasting accuracy, cost control).
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across Engineering, Asset Management, Capital Delivery, Operational Directorates, and Strategic Business Planning.
- Drive continuous improvement across the team and wider organisation through collaboration and cross-learning.
Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday
What you should bring to the role
We’re seeking a driven and collaborative finance professional who can combine technical skills with strong communication and leadership qualities.
Essential:
The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:
- Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent) and working towards full qualification.
- Highly proficient in Excel with strong analytical skills and experience with SAP.
- The ability to engage, influence, and build relationships with colleagues at all levels.
- Experience in business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have or bring:
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
- Experience in utilities, water, or infrastructure (advantageous but not essential).
- Adaptable, with a growth mindset - comfortable working in a new, evolving team environment.
- Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets.
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Wate r
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know , we’re here to help and support .
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Management Accountant (Not for profit sector)
London, London
£50000 Annually
Morgan Mckinley (Crawley)
Posted 1 day ago
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Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to work for a fab organisation based around the Twickenham, Surrey area. This is a hybrid working part qualified Management Accountant job opportunity working on a hybrid basis. The Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, monitoring cash flow / donations, revenue and financial reports and some everyday transactional finance tasks, mucking in as a team!
Salary: 50K
Location: Hybrid working - 3 days office
Management Accountant duties:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Oversee the general ledgers, invoicing and credit control
- Prepare financial statements, budgets, cash flows, and variance analysis
- Producing financial reports, providing insights and commentary
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Support with prepayments, accruals, donations / gift aid transactions etc
Skills and experience:
- Experience of working in a similar Accountant - Management Accounting type role ideally within the not for profit, charity type sector
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Good IT skills and attention to detail
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Head of Business Analysis
Greater London, London
£75000 - £80000 Annually
Hays Technology
Posted 1 day ago
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Your new company
A property organisation specialising in the ownership and management of some of the UK's best and most sustainable real estate. They have a portfolio of high-quality commercial properties across London. They are passionate about managing their business in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Leveraging on their best-in-class platform and proven expertise in development, repositioning and active asset management to create and manage the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders on a long-term basis.
Your new role
An opportunity has arisen to work within Technology, to lead the Technology Business Partner team to identify opportunities for improving business output and performance through the strategic use of technology. The roleholder will be instrumental in helping to shift the business culture towards greater technology awareness and adoption. The role involves leading a team of Tech Business Partners and the QA team, working closely with the Senior Leadership team.
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five Business Analysts and QA professionals; fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
- Strategic Partnership: Act as a liaison between the technology department and other business units, collaborating with senior leadership to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that drive business growth and efficiency. Provide deep strategic insights and recommendations to enhance business processes through technology, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals. This role requires a visionary approach to technology integration, focusing on transformative business impact and strategic value.
- Change Management: Drive initiatives to increase tech awareness and adoption across the organisation. Develop and deliver training materials and programmes to enhance technology proficiency amongst employees
- Technology Change Requests: Lead the Tech Business Partner team to translate business needs into technical requirements, design optimal solutions with software teams, and manage the Technology Change Plan for timely project delivery
- Quality Assurance: Work with the Senior Test Analyst to ensure the highest standards of quality in technology solutions, implement best practices in QA processes and methodologies, and ensure timely and effective testing of technology solutions.
What you'll need to succeed :
- You will have a strategic mindset with the ability to identify and analyse potential opportunities to improve processes, technology etc.
- Experience of working in a Business Analysis capacity - with the ability to act as the conduit between business and technology to successfully translate requirements.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle methodologies, system testing and software QA best practices.
- Experience in a leadership capacity - able to motivate and inspire team members and manage their development and progression. Experienced people manager with a proven track record of leading and developing teams.
- Customer service orientation: experience in a customer service environment, with a strong appreciation for delivering excellent customer service.
- Technology proficiency with software applications, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
What you'll get in return
80K basic salary
15% pension
25% discretionary bonus
Hybrid working - 4 days in the office
25 days of annual leave
Group Income Protection
Several others
What you need to do now
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Zendesk Specialist - Business Analysis
£300 - £400 Daily
Access Computer Consulting
Posted 1 day ago
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I am recruiting for a Zendesk Specialist to work remotely with occasional travel to Holland.
I am seeking a Business Analyst with a deep knowledge of Zendesk to optimise and support the clients customer operations.
This role requires a strong understanding of Zendesk's capabilities, workflows, integrations, and analytics, as well as the ability to translate business needs into functional solutions.
You will be able to translate business requirements into Zendesk configurations, workflows, automations, triggers, SLAs, and macros.
You must have solid expertise in Zendesk.
Experience of full product lifecycle is also required.
Please apply ASAP to find out more.
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Business Analysis Team Leader
Manchester, North West
Sage
Posted today
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Business Analysis Team Leader
Job Description:
At Sage, Solution Design is a function that includes the two crucial roles of Business Analyst and Product Owner. These roles are at the centre of our design teams that are formed with colleagues from user experience, content, user experience research and architecture. These teams work closely with product management, product marketing and development to deliver products and services that our users love.
The Solution Design Team Leader has line management responsibility for a team of business analysts and product owners working in a specific part of the Accountants Business Unit. They are also accountable for the work this team delivers, supporting the team in scoping, managing requirements and designing their individual projects or features. They may even own projects or features themselves. They identify and manage risks and dependencies in a complex system landscape and excel in their field, helping to improve processes and performance across the team.
This is a hybrid role - three days per week in our Newcastle or Manchester office.
The Solution Design Team Lead:
- Is a recognised expert and leading performer in design craft in product .
- Delivers robust and effective processes, practice, and strategy to enable individuals and teams.
- Delivers exceptional quality design projects covering product areas, whole products, or undefined spaces.
- Delivers high-performing, thriving and contented teams.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role you'll:
- Line manage solution designers, business analysts and/product owners
- Act as an expert in analysis and design in software product development
- Deliver robust and effective processes, practice, and strategy to enable individuals and teams.
- Define, embed, and drive continual improvement to processes and practice, operating on a scale beyond their team.
- Drive change, deliver major strategic projects, and provide thought leadership on major workstreams
- Effectively communicate organisational and process change at all organisational and individual levels.
- Influence stakeholders, leadership, and thought leaders through engagement and outreach, to deliver tactical advances.
- Be fluent with constructive challenge.
- Drive requirements gathering and analysis, solution ideation, iteration, and design decision-making with evidence and rationale
We're looking for the following skills and experience:
Analysis and Design
- A recognised expert in solution design/business analysis.
- A recognised expert in analysis and design standards, processes, industry best practice, and trends.
- Systems-level design thinker and visionary with strong instincts and outstanding intuition.
- Has an uncanny sense of design, acts as a fierce advocate for the user, and is committed to creating elegantly simple user experiences from otherwise complex workflows.
- Understands not just execution of analysis and design, but the business aspects of products as well.
- Expert knowledge of industry-standard tools.
- Shares knowledge, skills, and inspires other team members.
Process, Practice, and Strategy
- Appropriate experience in defining effective high-level analysis and design processes, practice, and strategies.
- Ability to tailor textbook and industry-standard solutions to organisational and user context.
- Ability to operate with wide organisational scale and influence.
- Experience of influencing stakeholders and leadership to drive improvement.
Projects
- Appropriate experience of leading major projects and setting strategic direction.
- The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
- Effectiveness in working across organizational boundaries to define, manage, and prioritize work.
- Develops processes for tackling problems using known methods; anticipates problems; develops facilitation skills to engage cross-functional teams.
- Handle uncertainty and acute challenges with grace and calm.
- Are proactive, goal-oriented, and go after exciting challenges, rather than only being reactive.
People
- Appropriate experience of people management and team leadership.
- Demonstrates exceptional people skills - communication, presentation, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Expert in both leveraging strengths, and developing people.
- Experience of successful performance management.
- Experience of recruitment.
#LI-MD1
Function:
Product Delivery
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Newcastle;Manchester
Work Place type:
Hybrid
Advert
Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.
Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.
Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/
Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE
We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out
Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Description:
At Sage, Solution Design is a function that includes the two crucial roles of Business Analyst and Product Owner. These roles are at the centre of our design teams that are formed with colleagues from user experience, content, user experience research and architecture. These teams work closely with product management, product marketing and development to deliver products and services that our users love.
The Solution Design Team Leader has line management responsibility for a team of business analysts and product owners working in a specific part of the Accountants Business Unit. They are also accountable for the work this team delivers, supporting the team in scoping, managing requirements and designing their individual projects or features. They may even own projects or features themselves. They identify and manage risks and dependencies in a complex system landscape and excel in their field, helping to improve processes and performance across the team.
This is a hybrid role - three days per week in our Newcastle or Manchester office.
The Solution Design Team Lead:
- Is a recognised expert and leading performer in design craft in product .
- Delivers robust and effective processes, practice, and strategy to enable individuals and teams.
- Delivers exceptional quality design projects covering product areas, whole products, or undefined spaces.
- Delivers high-performing, thriving and contented teams.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role you'll:
- Line manage solution designers, business analysts and/product owners
- Act as an expert in analysis and design in software product development
- Deliver robust and effective processes, practice, and strategy to enable individuals and teams.
- Define, embed, and drive continual improvement to processes and practice, operating on a scale beyond their team.
- Drive change, deliver major strategic projects, and provide thought leadership on major workstreams
- Effectively communicate organisational and process change at all organisational and individual levels.
- Influence stakeholders, leadership, and thought leaders through engagement and outreach, to deliver tactical advances.
- Be fluent with constructive challenge.
- Drive requirements gathering and analysis, solution ideation, iteration, and design decision-making with evidence and rationale
We're looking for the following skills and experience:
Analysis and Design
- A recognised expert in solution design/business analysis.
- A recognised expert in analysis and design standards, processes, industry best practice, and trends.
- Systems-level design thinker and visionary with strong instincts and outstanding intuition.
- Has an uncanny sense of design, acts as a fierce advocate for the user, and is committed to creating elegantly simple user experiences from otherwise complex workflows.
- Understands not just execution of analysis and design, but the business aspects of products as well.
- Expert knowledge of industry-standard tools.
- Shares knowledge, skills, and inspires other team members.
Process, Practice, and Strategy
- Appropriate experience in defining effective high-level analysis and design processes, practice, and strategies.
- Ability to tailor textbook and industry-standard solutions to organisational and user context.
- Ability to operate with wide organisational scale and influence.
- Experience of influencing stakeholders and leadership to drive improvement.
Projects
- Appropriate experience of leading major projects and setting strategic direction.
- The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
- Effectiveness in working across organizational boundaries to define, manage, and prioritize work.
- Develops processes for tackling problems using known methods; anticipates problems; develops facilitation skills to engage cross-functional teams.
- Handle uncertainty and acute challenges with grace and calm.
- Are proactive, goal-oriented, and go after exciting challenges, rather than only being reactive.
People
- Appropriate experience of people management and team leadership.
- Demonstrates exceptional people skills - communication, presentation, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Expert in both leveraging strengths, and developing people.
- Experience of successful performance management.
- Experience of recruitment.
#LI-MD1
Function:
Product Delivery
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Newcastle;Manchester
Work Place type:
Hybrid
Advert
Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.
Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.
Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/
Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE
We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out
Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Business Analysis Team Leader
Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Sage
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Business Analysis Team Leader
Job Description:
At Sage, Solution Design is a function that includes the two crucial roles of Business Analyst and Product Owner. These roles are at the centre of our design teams that are formed with colleagues from user experience, content, user experience research and architecture. These teams work closely with product management, product marketing and development to deliver products and services that our users love.
The Solution Design Team Leader has line management responsibility for a team of business analysts and product owners working in a specific part of the Accountants Business Unit. They are also accountable for the work this team delivers, supporting the team in scoping, managing requirements and designing their individual projects or features. They may even own projects or features themselves. They identify and manage risks and dependencies in a complex system landscape and excel in their field, helping to improve processes and performance across the team.
This is a hybrid role - three days per week in our Newcastle or Manchester office.
The Solution Design Team Lead:
- Is a recognised expert and leading performer in design craft in product .
- Delivers robust and effective processes, practice, and strategy to enable individuals and teams.
- Delivers exceptional quality design projects covering product areas, whole products, or undefined spaces.
- Delivers high-performing, thriving and contented teams.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role you'll:
- Line manage solution designers, business analysts and/product owners
- Act as an expert in analysis and design in software product development
- Deliver robust and effective processes, practice, and strategy to enable individuals and teams.
- Define, embed, and drive continual improvement to processes and practice, operating on a scale beyond their team.
- Drive change, deliver major strategic projects, and provide thought leadership on major workstreams
- Effectively communicate organisational and process change at all organisational and individual levels.
- Influence stakeholders, leadership, and thought leaders through engagement and outreach, to deliver tactical advances.
- Be fluent with constructive challenge.
- Drive requirements gathering and analysis, solution ideation, iteration, and design decision-making with evidence and rationale
We're looking for the following skills and experience:
Analysis and Design
- A recognised expert in solution design/business analysis.
- A recognised expert in analysis and design standards, processes, industry best practice, and trends.
- Systems-level design thinker and visionary with strong instincts and outstanding intuition.
- Has an uncanny sense of design, acts as a fierce advocate for the user, and is committed to creating elegantly simple user experiences from otherwise complex workflows.
- Understands not just execution of analysis and design, but the business aspects of products as well.
- Expert knowledge of industry-standard tools.
- Shares knowledge, skills, and inspires other team members.
Process, Practice, and Strategy
- Appropriate experience in defining effective high-level analysis and design processes, practice, and strategies.
- Ability to tailor textbook and industry-standard solutions to organisational and user context.
- Ability to operate with wide organisational scale and influence.
- Experience of influencing stakeholders and leadership to drive improvement.
Projects
- Appropriate experience of leading major projects and setting strategic direction.
- The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
- Effectiveness in working across organizational boundaries to define, manage, and prioritize work.
- Develops processes for tackling problems using known methods; anticipates problems; develops facilitation skills to engage cross-functional teams.
- Handle uncertainty and acute challenges with grace and calm.
- Are proactive, goal-oriented, and go after exciting challenges, rather than only being reactive.
People
- Appropriate experience of people management and team leadership.
- Demonstrates exceptional people skills - communication, presentation, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Expert in both leveraging strengths, and developing people.
- Experience of successful performance management.
- Experience of recruitment.
#LI-MD1
Function:
Product Delivery
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Newcastle;Manchester
Work Place type:
Hybrid
Advert
Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.
Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.
Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/
Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE
We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out
Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Description:
At Sage, Solution Design is a function that includes the two crucial roles of Business Analyst and Product Owner. These roles are at the centre of our design teams that are formed with colleagues from user experience, content, user experience research and architecture. These teams work closely with product management, product marketing and development to deliver products and services that our users love.
The Solution Design Team Leader has line management responsibility for a team of business analysts and product owners working in a specific part of the Accountants Business Unit. They are also accountable for the work this team delivers, supporting the team in scoping, managing requirements and designing their individual projects or features. They may even own projects or features themselves. They identify and manage risks and dependencies in a complex system landscape and excel in their field, helping to improve processes and performance across the team.
This is a hybrid role - three days per week in our Newcastle or Manchester office.
The Solution Design Team Lead:
- Is a recognised expert and leading performer in design craft in product .
- Delivers robust and effective processes, practice, and strategy to enable individuals and teams.
- Delivers exceptional quality design projects covering product areas, whole products, or undefined spaces.
- Delivers high-performing, thriving and contented teams.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role you'll:
- Line manage solution designers, business analysts and/product owners
- Act as an expert in analysis and design in software product development
- Deliver robust and effective processes, practice, and strategy to enable individuals and teams.
- Define, embed, and drive continual improvement to processes and practice, operating on a scale beyond their team.
- Drive change, deliver major strategic projects, and provide thought leadership on major workstreams
- Effectively communicate organisational and process change at all organisational and individual levels.
- Influence stakeholders, leadership, and thought leaders through engagement and outreach, to deliver tactical advances.
- Be fluent with constructive challenge.
- Drive requirements gathering and analysis, solution ideation, iteration, and design decision-making with evidence and rationale
We're looking for the following skills and experience:
Analysis and Design
- A recognised expert in solution design/business analysis.
- A recognised expert in analysis and design standards, processes, industry best practice, and trends.
- Systems-level design thinker and visionary with strong instincts and outstanding intuition.
- Has an uncanny sense of design, acts as a fierce advocate for the user, and is committed to creating elegantly simple user experiences from otherwise complex workflows.
- Understands not just execution of analysis and design, but the business aspects of products as well.
- Expert knowledge of industry-standard tools.
- Shares knowledge, skills, and inspires other team members.
Process, Practice, and Strategy
- Appropriate experience in defining effective high-level analysis and design processes, practice, and strategies.
- Ability to tailor textbook and industry-standard solutions to organisational and user context.
- Ability to operate with wide organisational scale and influence.
- Experience of influencing stakeholders and leadership to drive improvement.
Projects
- Appropriate experience of leading major projects and setting strategic direction.
- The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
- Effectiveness in working across organizational boundaries to define, manage, and prioritize work.
- Develops processes for tackling problems using known methods; anticipates problems; develops facilitation skills to engage cross-functional teams.
- Handle uncertainty and acute challenges with grace and calm.
- Are proactive, goal-oriented, and go after exciting challenges, rather than only being reactive.
People
- Appropriate experience of people management and team leadership.
- Demonstrates exceptional people skills - communication, presentation, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Expert in both leveraging strengths, and developing people.
- Experience of successful performance management.
- Experience of recruitment.
#LI-MD1
Function:
Product Delivery
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Newcastle;Manchester
Work Place type:
Hybrid
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Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.
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Business Analysis Professional Traine
£32000 - £54000 annum
e-Careers Limited
Posted 353 days ago
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NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Are you looking to build a career working in an office environment? Does a future in Business Analysis appeal to you?
If so, this opportunity could be for you!
Due to a severe skills shortage in the marketplace, Business Analysts are in high demand.
We have a pool of employers who are seeking to employ newly trained individuals who are motivated to pursue a career in a variety of Business Analysis related roles.
Our programmes will provide you the knowledge, skills and certifications required to succeed. Upon completion we will match you with our pool of employers, to help fill essential roles within this sector.
Join us on our FREE Business Analysis Webinar, by clicking 'Apply for this job', and we will send you the joining link.
Once you have attended this Free Webinar, you can decide if this is something that you would like to pursue.
Requirements
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIREDYou should:
- Be analytical and have good attention to detail.
- Be committed to pursuing a career in Business analysis.
- Be a quick learner.
- Be able to think in a structured manner.
Benefits
- Quickest way to build an exciting career in the business world, whether you have little or no prior experience.
- Gain the skills, knowledge and certification required for a career in the Business analysis.
- Increased earning potential and job security.
- Flexible working opportunities within the industry.
- This programme is a great alternative to attending university or college, as this pathway offers a quicker and more flexible route to success in this sector.
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Financial Analysis Manager
Daventry, East Midlands
Cummins Inc.
Posted 22 days ago
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**DESCRIPTION**
We are looking for a talented Financial Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance and Costing for Cummins in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Lead the Costing and PFR team, setting clear goals and expectations for deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
+ Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submission and quarterly forecasts for key financial areas such as volumes, standard hours, managed expenses, purchase variances, inventory, variance analysis, and bridge preparation.
+ Conduct variance analysis for actuals vs. AOP/forecasts, including headcount, project expenses, wave savings, purchase variances, and inventory, providing financial insights and support to various stakeholders.
+ Oversee the annual standard cost-setting exercise, preparing detailed analyses of material cost and overhead changes to ensure accurate and well-supported standard cost updates.
+ Lead the Annual Physical Verification Exercise as the primary finance contact, managing planning, execution, and variance analysis to ensure high accuracy and compliance.
+ Support the financial closing process by ensuring accuracy in inventory valuation (including excess & obsolete stock), material cost reporting, and substantiation of high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
+ Review and adjust tax forecasts, balance sheets, and cash flow hedge reports, ensuring alignment with changing financial forecasts and business strategies.
+ Coach and develop PFR & Inventory team members, fostering their professional growth, building technical capabilities, and creating a clear succession roadmap.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Strong collaboration skills - Builds partnerships and works effectively with stakeholders to align financial performance with business goals.
+ Effective communication - Delivers clear, tailored financial insights to different audiences, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
+ Results-driven leadership - Provides direction, delegates tasks, and removes obstacles to achieve financial targets and business objectives.
+ Analytical and problem-solving expertise - Interprets complex financial data, identifies trends, and evaluates risks and opportunities to drive business improvements.
+ Strategic financial planning - Utilizes forecasting, variance analysis, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and align with organizational strategies.
+ Process optimization and adaptability - Continuously improves financial reporting and operational processes while effectively managing ambiguity and complexity.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education/ Experience:**
+ College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
+ Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
+ Experience using Oracle systems/tools would be beneficial.
+ Supervisory experience required.
**Job** Finance
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** No
We are looking for a talented Financial Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance and Costing for Cummins in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Lead the Costing and PFR team, setting clear goals and expectations for deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
+ Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submission and quarterly forecasts for key financial areas such as volumes, standard hours, managed expenses, purchase variances, inventory, variance analysis, and bridge preparation.
+ Conduct variance analysis for actuals vs. AOP/forecasts, including headcount, project expenses, wave savings, purchase variances, and inventory, providing financial insights and support to various stakeholders.
+ Oversee the annual standard cost-setting exercise, preparing detailed analyses of material cost and overhead changes to ensure accurate and well-supported standard cost updates.
+ Lead the Annual Physical Verification Exercise as the primary finance contact, managing planning, execution, and variance analysis to ensure high accuracy and compliance.
+ Support the financial closing process by ensuring accuracy in inventory valuation (including excess & obsolete stock), material cost reporting, and substantiation of high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
+ Review and adjust tax forecasts, balance sheets, and cash flow hedge reports, ensuring alignment with changing financial forecasts and business strategies.
+ Coach and develop PFR & Inventory team members, fostering their professional growth, building technical capabilities, and creating a clear succession roadmap.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Strong collaboration skills - Builds partnerships and works effectively with stakeholders to align financial performance with business goals.
+ Effective communication - Delivers clear, tailored financial insights to different audiences, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
+ Results-driven leadership - Provides direction, delegates tasks, and removes obstacles to achieve financial targets and business objectives.
+ Analytical and problem-solving expertise - Interprets complex financial data, identifies trends, and evaluates risks and opportunities to drive business improvements.
+ Strategic financial planning - Utilizes forecasting, variance analysis, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and align with organizational strategies.
+ Process optimization and adaptability - Continuously improves financial reporting and operational processes while effectively managing ambiguity and complexity.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education/ Experience:**
+ College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
+ Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
+ Experience using Oracle systems/tools would be beneficial.
+ Supervisory experience required.
**Job** Finance
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** No
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Chartered Accountant - Financial Analysis
CF10 1EU Cardiff, Wales
£55000 Annually
WhatJobs
Posted 2 days ago
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Our client, a reputable financial services firm, is looking for a highly skilled Chartered Accountant to join their esteemed team in Cardiff, Wales, UK . This is an office-based role where you will play a pivotal part in financial reporting, analysis, and strategic planning. You will be responsible for preparing and analysing financial statements, management accounts, and budgets; ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations (UK GAAP, IFRS); managing the audit process and liaising with external auditors; providing insightful financial advice and support to various departments; developing and implementing financial models for forecasting and performance evaluation; identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements; overseeing the accounts payable and receivable functions; and contributing to the development and execution of financial strategies. The successful candidate must be a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of financial accounting, management accounting, and tax principles. You should possess excellent analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex financial data. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills are required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with colleagues and management. Experience in financial services or a similar regulated industry is advantageous. This is a challenging and rewarding role for a dedicated professional seeking to advance their career within a supportive and progressive environment.
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Chartered Accountant - Financial Analysis
CV1 2GT Coventry, West Midlands
£55000 Annually
WhatJobs
Posted 8 days ago
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Our client is looking for a highly skilled and diligent Chartered Accountant to join their finance department in Coventry, West Midlands, UK . This role is pivotal in providing critical financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. You will work closely with various departments to understand their financial needs and provide robust support.
Key responsibilities include:
We are seeking a candidate with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, a strong attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of financial principles. The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance personnel is crucial. A proactive and results-oriented approach, coupled with strong IT skills (especially Excel and accounting software), will be highly advantageous. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to advance their career in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing in-depth financial analysis of business performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities.
- Developing and managing annual budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with departmental heads.
- Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory accounting standards, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
- Assisting with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
- Developing financial models to support business case evaluations and investment appraisal.
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements within financial operations.
- Providing financial guidance and support to non-finance stakeholders.
- Staying abreast of changes in accounting regulations and best practices.
- Managing accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.
- Preparing tax computations and submissions, liaising with HMRC as required.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
- Mentoring junior members of the finance team and promoting a culture of professional development.
We are seeking a candidate with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, a strong attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of financial principles. The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance personnel is crucial. A proactive and results-oriented approach, coupled with strong IT skills (especially Excel and accounting software), will be highly advantageous. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to advance their career in a challenging and rewarding environment.
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