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Interim Finance Manager position - 3 Days Per Week We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Professional to provide financial leadership within a forward-thinking charity operating in the education sector. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic reporting with operational delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability, improving financial performance, and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation. This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the continued success of an organisation with a strong social purpose. Key Duties & Responsibilities - Provide financial leadership and act as a trusted adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, financial modelling and performance reporting to support organisational strategy. - Ensure timely delivery of key management information, reporting, forecasting processes and financial analysis to support effective decision-making. - Ensure financial governance, statutory compliance, regulatory reporting and the preparation of statutory accounts. - Maximise the effective use of technology to ensure efficiency and compliance. - Oversee the daily activities of a small Finance Team while providing financial guidance and support across the wider organisation. - Build effective relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, auditors, HMRC and professional advisers. Education & Skills Required - An Accounting Qualification is preferable but not a pre-requisite. - Previous finance leadership experience, able to support other team members with their duties and responsibilities. - Strong commercial, operational and strategic finance expertise with experience of financial planning, reporting and governance. - Experience of working in a finance role within a not-for-profit/charity organisation preferred. - Experience overseeing financial controls, forecasting, management information and finance processes. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders. - A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement. - Knowledge of charity SORP and VAT would be advantageous. If you are an experienced finance leader who is immediately available and able to commit to an interim contract for the next 3-6 months, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of an organisation committed to inspiring the next generation.

Do you have an interest in 3D printing and engineering technology? We have an exciting opportunity to join a busy technical team, supporting customers with innovative manufacturing solutions and helping deliver high-quality prototype and production parts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in design engineering or 3D printing, who is looking to develop their technical skills within a supportive environment. Full in-house training and manufacturer-led training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity to build a long-term career within the rapidly growing industry. Duties & Responsibilities - Prepare competitive quotations and lead times for customer projects. - Operate a range of 3D printing technologies, while scheduling production builds. - Consult with customers to understand project requirements and recommend appropriate solutions. - Provide technical support to field sales engineers and existing customers, including benchmark parts and product guidance. - Remove support structures, prepare, finish and quality-check completed models prior to dispatch. - Ensure customer orders are completed accurately and delivered within agreed timescales. - Assist with the operation of metal additive manufacturing systems where appropriate, based on experience and training. - Work collaboratively within the Design Engineering team to deliver outstanding customer service and technical excellence. Education & Skills Required - Previous experience of using 3D printing, additive manufacturing or a related technical environment would be advantageous. - Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work. - Excellent communication and customer service skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads effectively. - A proactive, motivated approach with a willingness to learn new technologies. - Interest in engineering, manufacturing technology and continuous professional development. If you are looking to build your career within the exciting world of 3D printing and additive manufacturing and have the enthusiasm, technical aptitude and commitment to succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of a forward-thinking engineering team.

About the Employer This organisation operates within the global automotive and industrial manufacturing sector, delivering advanced technologies and engineered components that support vehicle efficiency, sustainability, and aftermarket performance. With an international footprint and a strong reputation for innovation, the business is committed to developing cleaner, more efficient solutions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Business Development Specialist Automotive Aftermarket An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Specialist to join a leading organisation within the automotive aftermarket sector. This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for customer engagement, market development, and business growth. Working closely with internal commercial, technical, logistics, and marketing teams, you will play a key role in supporting existing distributor relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working within an innovative business focused on sustainability and customer excellence. Duties & Responsibilities - Build and strengthen relationships with existing distributor and customer accounts in the automotive aftermarket. - Support the development and execution of regional commercial strategies. - Identify and pursue opportunities to grow customer portfolios and business revenue. - Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing regular commercial insights. - Collaborate with internal departments including marketing, logistics, technical, and sales teams. - Attend customer meetings, trade exhibitions, industry events, and promotional activities. - Maintain accurate customer and sales information within CRM systems. - Deliver high levels of customer service while supporting continuous business improvement initiatives. Education & Skills Required - Previous experience within a business development, sales, or customer-facing commercial role. - Strong understanding of the automotive industry and aftermarket sector would be highly advantageous. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. - Strong problem-solving, and organisational abilities. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital business tools, including CRM systems and data platforms. - UK driving license. If you are a motivated and customer-focused professional looking to develop your sales career within a forward-thinking automotive business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of an innovative organisation shaping the future of sustainable mobility.

Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and analytical Business Planning Specialist to join a leading organisation within the automotive and mobility sector on an (approx) 6 month temporary contract . This role will support key business planning activities across Commercial and Consumer product groups, with a primary focus on Commercial operations. Working closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain teams, you will play a vital role in sales forecasting, performance reporting, budgeting, and driving data-led decision-making to support business objectives. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who can quickly add value in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities - Coordinate weekly sales planning activities, forecasts and landing point reporting to support business performance and customer delivery objectives. - Prepare and submit demand planning inputs, ensuring alignment across Sales, Pricing, Marketing, Supply Chain and Go-To-Market strategies. - Analyse sales performance, identify gaps against targets and develop actionable recommendations to improve results. - Produce management reports, business reviews and executive presentations, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and performance drivers. - Support budgeting, forecasting and customer target-setting processes, including financial modelling and scenario planning activities. - Work closely with Sales teams to provide planning support, operational tools, market insights and performance guidance. - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Marketing, Sales Leadership and Supply Chain to ensure consistent planning assumptions and effective decision-making. - Contribute to process improvement, standardisation, automation and digitalisation initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency. Education & Skills Required - Previous experience in business planning, sales operations, forecasting, commercial analysis or a similar analytical business function. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and deliver actionable business insights. - Experience preparing management reports, performance reviews and presentations for senior stakeholders. - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple business functions. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in business reporting, forecasting and planning tools such would be advantageous. If you are an organised and commercially minded professional with a passion for planning, forecasting and business performance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting 6 month temporary contract opportunity.

Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and analytical Business Planning Specialist to join a leading organisation within the automotive and mobility sector on an (approx) 6 month temporary contract . This role will support key business planning activities across Commercial and Consumer product groups, with a primary focus on Commercial operations. Working closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain teams, you will play a vital role in sales forecasting, performance reporting, budgeting, and driving data-led decision-making to support business objectives. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who can quickly add value in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities - Coordinate weekly sales planning activities, forecasts and landing point reporting to support business performance and customer delivery objectives. - Prepare and submit demand planning inputs, ensuring alignment across Sales, Pricing, Marketing, Supply Chain and Go-To-Market strategies. - Analyse sales performance, identify gaps against targets and develop actionable recommendations to improve results. - Produce management reports, business reviews and executive presentations, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and performance drivers. - Support budgeting, forecasting and customer target-setting processes, including financial modelling and scenario planning activities. - Work closely with Sales teams to provide planning support, operational tools, market insights and performance guidance. - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Marketing, Sales Leadership and Supply Chain to ensure consistent planning assumptions and effective decision-making. - Contribute to process improvement, standardisation, automation and digitalisation initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency. Education & Skills Required - Previous experience in business planning, sales operations, forecasting, commercial analysis or a similar analytical business function. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and deliver actionable business insights. - Experience preparing management reports, performance reviews and presentations for senior stakeholders. - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple business functions. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in business reporting, forecasting and planning tools such would be advantageous. If you are an organised and commercially minded professional with a passion for planning, forecasting and business performance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting 6 month temporary contract opportunity.