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Job Title: Head of Finance Consulting Employment Type: Permanent Salary: up to £110,000 per annum + bonus + benefits + car allowance Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite and remainder home working Our client, a large public sector organisation, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join their team as a Head of Operational Excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise will be valued. Responsibilities: - Develop and implement consulting services to enhance operations efficiently and effectively within the corporate functions. - Collaborate with clients to identify challenges and opportunities within their operations. - Lead a team of Consultants and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. - Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure compliance and relevance in consulting practices. Qualifications and Essential Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or related field - Proven experience in working for a consultancy with a track record of success. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships. - NHS Experience is essential. The successful candidate will need to be able to travel to meet key stakeholders across the UK, which will be reimbursed. If you are a dedicated and experienced professional, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Head of Finance Shrewsbury £70 - 90,000 + Car + Bonus + BUPA Seymour John has been exclusively retained to recruit a Head of Finance for Budgen Motors . Budgen Motors is a long-established, family-run automotive retail and aftersales business operating across Shrewsbury and Telford. Representing a strong portfolio of brands including Peugeot, Citroen, Renault, MG, Dacia and used cars and vans, the business has built an excellent reputation for customer service, community involvement and manufacturer performance. This is an important appointment at an exciting stage in Budgen's development. The business is pursuing significant growth opportunities, including the launch of additional Stellantis brands from a new Shrewsbury site this September, expansion in the regional business fleet market, continued development of its aftersales operation, and the adoption of automation and AI-led systems improvements.Whilst current turnover is just north of £80m, 2027 will see the business drive sales to considerably over the £100m mark. The Role Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Finance will lead the finance and vehicle administration function, managing a team of seven and ensuring the business has timely, accurate and commercially useful financial information. This is a hands-on senior finance role, suited to someone who is comfortable operating close to the detail while also influencing strategic and operational decision-making. The successful candidate will take ownership of management accounts, financial controls, budgets, forecasts, cash forecasting, banking relationships, stock finance, insurance matters and transactional integrity across a high-volume automotive environment. Just as importantly, they will work closely with operational teams to improve performance, strengthen processes, support profitable growth and help the business make better use of data, systems and automation. Key Responsibilities - Lead, support and develop the finance and vehicle administration team. - Produce timely, accurate and insightful management accounts and reporting. - Maintain strong financial control across transactions, costs, manufacturer debt, warranty debt and stock-related processes. - Prepare budgets, forecasts and short-term cash forecasts. - Build effective relationships with sales, aftersales and operational teams to improve communication, process efficiency and commercial outcomes. - Support performance improvement across areas such as parts margin, used car margin, aftersales productivity and customer retention. - Lead or support finance transformation, automation and systems improvement projects. - Provide financial insight into growth opportunities, including new brands, fleet development and possible acquisition opportunities. About You You will be an experienced finance leader who enjoys being close to the business, not just reporting the numbers. You will be comfortable managing the fundamentals of a well-run finance function while also challenging, influencing and improving how the business operates. Automotive retail experience would be highly relevant, although candidates from other high-volume, operationally complex environments may also be considered. Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills are expected, while experience with Power BI, SQL, automation tools or dealer management systems would be advantageous. Why Join Budgen Motors? This is a genuine opportunity to join a well-established, community-focused business with strong brand relationships, ambitious growth plans and a clear appetite for improvement. For the right person, there is progression available towards Finance Director, once the core finance function is operating at the right level and the role is adding broader commercial value to the business. Package - Base salary: £70,000-£90,000 depending on experience and proven impact. - Company car available. - Modest bonus linked to agreed deliverables. - Full family private BUPA healthcare. - Standard pension contribution. How to Apply Seymour John is acting as sole agent for Budgen Motors on this appointment. For a confidential discussion, please contact Lee Walker.

Credit Controller Shrewsbury Permanent Salary circa £30,000 Home working with an office visit once per month Are you an experienced Credit Controller with a proven track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash flow? Do you have excellent negotiation skills, strong commercial awareness, and hands-on experience using Sage 50? The Opportunity We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger, building relationships and delivering results. We're looking for someone with strong negotiation skills, a positive attitude and the ability to manage debt recovery professionally while maintaining excellent customer relationships. You will be joining a supportive team where your ability to influence outcomes, manage customer accounts effectively, and drive timely payment collection will have a direct impact on business performance. Please note - this role is predominantly working from home with an office visit required every 1 or 2 months Key responsibilities will include: - Managing and reducing aged debt - Chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email and written correspondence - Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders - Negotiating payment plans and securing payment commitments - Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries - Reconciling customer accounts and allocating cash accurately - Maintaining accurate credit control records and reports - Escalating unresolved issues where appropriate - Supporting the business in maximising cash flow and minimising risk Personal Profile We're looking for a confident and motivated Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger and delivering results. You will be a strong communicator who can build relationships at all levels, whilst remaining firm and professional when negotiating payments and resolving outstanding queries. A proactive mindset, attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role. To be considered, you will have: - Previous experience within a Credit Control position - Strong negotiation and influencing skills - Experience using Sage 50 - A proven track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash collection - Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities - Strong account reconciliation and problem-solving skills - Good working knowledge of Excel - The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines - A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach to work - Confidence in handling difficult conversations professionally and effectively Perks include: - Health Cash Plan covering a range of healthcare costs - Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities - Employee assistance programme offering free, confidential support for you and your family - Long service awards and recognition schemes - Birthday recognition voucher - Access to Blue Light Card discounts TO APPLY Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you! By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website.

Finance Manager Tamworth Permanent Office Based Pathway to Financial Controller Salary up to £60,000 Are you the type of Finance Manager who enjoys identifying opportunities, driving improvements and making a genuine commercial impact? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager who is hungry to make a difference. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to produce month-end accounts; we're looking for a driven, ambitious individual who wants to influence decision-making, lead projects, improve processes and help shape the future direction of the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role within the finance function while leading a team of four. You will be trusted to use your initiative, think outside the box and influence decision-making across the wider business. This role offers a genuine progression pathway to Financial Controller for the right individual. The Opportunity As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and meaningful financial information while driving efficiencies and supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Key responsibilities include: - Producing monthly management accounts and delivering insightful variance analysis - Managing weekly P&L reporting and performance analysis - Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management - Coordinating the month-end process to ensure reporting deadlines are achieved - Inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and cost analysis - Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset registers - Managing VAT returns, ONS reporting and intercompany reconciliations - Assisting with year-end accounts and external audits - Delivering projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business - Partnering with operational teams to identify efficiencies and opportunities for profitability improvement - Leading, mentoring and developing a team of four, ensuring high standards and continuous development across the function Personal Profile This opportunity is perfect for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys influencing decisions, challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve business performance. You will be naturally proactive, commercially aware and motivated by delivering tangible results, with the drive to continually improve both yourself and the business around you. To be successful, you will bring: - Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or similar role - Experience within a manufacturing environment (desirable) - Strong management accounting and reporting experience - Excellent Excel skills - Experience leading or developing a team - A hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership and drive initiatives forward - The ability to think commercially and identify opportunities to improve performance - Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business TO APPLY Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you! By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website.