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Head of Finance (Part-Time) Bournemouth Office Based 3 Days per Week £75,000 - £85,000 FTE (Pro Rata) Shape the future of finance within a growing creative business. We're working with an ambitious, well-established media business looking to appoint a commercially minded Head of Finance on a genuine part-time basis. This is an opportunity to join the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in strengthening the finance function while helping the business continue its growth journey. Reporting directly to the Managing Directors, you'll provide strategic financial leadership, improve reporting and controls, mentor an established finance team and ensure the business has the financial insight needed to make confident commercial decisions. This role is designed as a true three-day-per-week position, offering flexibility without compromising the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The Role You'll provide senior financial leadership across the business, ensuring robust governance while supporting the continued development of the finance function. Responsibilities will include: - Providing strategic financial leadership and acting as the senior finance lead for the business. - Reviewing monthly management accounts, board reporting and financial analysis. - Strengthening financial controls, governance and reporting processes. - Supporting budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision making. - Mentoring and developing the finance team, creating clear development pathways. - Overseeing statutory accounts, tax compliance and financial reporting. - Improving revenue cycle management, cash flow and working capital performance. - Acting as the key finance contact for external accountants, auditors, banks and professional advisers. - Supporting continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting. About You We're looking for an experienced finance leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on involvement. You'll ideally have: - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. - Previous experience leading a finance function or operating as a Head of Finance or Finance Director. - Strong commercial awareness alongside excellent technical accounting knowledge. - Experience producing and reviewing management accounts, budgets and board reporting. - A collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and developing finance teams. - Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and business owners. - Experience within a professional services, creative, digital, agency or project-based environment would be advantageous but isn't essential. What's on Offer? - Genuine part-time opportunity (3 days per week). - Salary of £75,000-£85,000 FTE , paid pro rata. - Direct influence on business strategy and decision making. - Opportunity to shape and develop an evolving finance function. - Supportive leadership team with autonomy to make an impact. - Join an established business operating within an exciting and creative sector. If you're looking for a senior leadership opportunity that offers flexibility alongside genuine influence, we'd love to hear from you.

Financial Accounting Manager (12-Month FTC) Fareham, Hampshire Hybrid (3 days in the office) £75,000-£80,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Financial Accounting Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a global organisation?We're working exclusively with a well-established international business to recruit a Financial Accounting Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance function, leading a small team while taking ownership of financial reporting across multiple international entities.This role would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is confident partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, managing the month-end close process and ensuring strong financial controls across a number of EMEA entities.You'll also play an important role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives, developing your team and working closely with both finance and operational stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities include: - Lead the month-end and year-end financial reporting process for multiple legal entities. - Manage and develop a small finance team, providing coaching and technical support. - Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls and corporate accounting policies. - Build strong relationships with senior finance leaders and operational stakeholders across the business. - Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting. - Partner with audit teams to deliver successful internal and external audit processes. - Provide technical accounting guidance on complex financial matters. - Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies. - Support finance systems and process improvement projects. About You We're looking for a confident finance leader who enjoys building relationships and leading high-performing teams.You'll ideally have: - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. - At least five years' post-qualified experience. - Previous experience managing a financial accounting team. - Experience delivering financial reporting within a large international organisation. - Strong knowledge of UK and US GAAP reporting requirements. - Experience working within a shared services or matrix organisation would be advantageous. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - A proactive approach with the confidence to work in a changing business environment. What's on Offer - Salary of £75,000-£80,000 - 10% annual performance bonus - Hybrid working (Monday to Wednesday in the office) - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - 9% employer pension contribution - Private medical cover - Life assurance - Employee discounts - Health and well-being benefits - On-site parking This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful global organisation at an exciting stage of its journey, offering genuine responsibility, exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative finance team.If you're an experienced Financial Accounting Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

If you're ready to take the reins of a high-volume, data-driven credit control function and want to do it somewhere that genuinely values people, this is your next move. Here, you'll join a finance team that's built a reputation for being friendly, open to new ideas, and supportive of work-life balance. You'll have the freedom to shape processes, lead a small team, and make a real impact - all while enjoying flexible hours and a hybrid working pattern. If you're looking for a role where your voice is heard and your expertise is trusted, this is it. Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you will be responsible for: - Managing and developing a team of two experienced Credit Controllers - Driving the development and implementation of a new credit control platform - Handling customer excess disputes and supporting invoice adjustments - Overseeing daily BACS postings across multiple remits - Reconciling accounts and supporting new account transitions and rate changes - Leading projects such as the rollout of HubSpot and workflow automation - Resolving complex account queries, including those up to litigation - Building more efficient processes and supporting transformation initiatives What you will need: - Previous experience in a similar role (Senior Credit Controller, Credit Control Team Leader, Credit Manager, Collections Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager) - Strong background in high-volume, low-value credit control environments - Proven ability to upskill and motivate teams, ideally with transformation project experience - Down-to-earth, approachable style with excellent people management skills - QBE or equivalent experience - Confident using Sage InTact and intermediate Excel skills What you will get: - Hybrid working - 3 days from home, 2 in the office - Flexible working hours - 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays - Discounted spa days - On-site parking - A genuinely supportive, people-first culture that values your input and work-life balance If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

Looking for a role where your analysis actually shapes the business? As an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll be the go-to for all things sales data, working in a close-knit finance team where your insights will directly influence decisions. This is your chance to make a visible impact in a growing international business, with plenty of scope to get involved in projects beyond the day job. If you're ambitious, love working with data, and want to develop your skills this is the place to do it. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for: - Conducting detailed sales analysis, focusing on product sales performance - Assist with month-end reporting and management accounts processes - Prepare and post journals as appropriate - Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts - Preparing and maintaining monthly and annual sales reports - Building and managing a single, reliable dataset to support reporting and analysis - Developing and maintaining reporting tables within SAP and finance systems - Ensuring sales data is accurately integrated into SAP for reporting purposes - Analysing sales trends, performance metrics, and key business drivers - Supporting stock and inventory reporting - Producing regular reports on sales and stock - Preparing data and reports for Finance Manager and Director, focusing on accuracy and insights What you will need: - Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas, and data manipulation - Proven experience in a similar role such as FP&A Analyst, Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant - Experience handling large datasets and producing regular management reports - Strong attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy - Previous experience in financial and sales reporting, with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights - Experience with Power BI, Power Pivot, and data modelling (DAX knowledge highly desirable) - Part-qualified ACCA,CIMA, or similar qualification - Proactive, curious, and eager to develop your career, with a genuine interest in data analytics and AI What you will get: - Study support - Flexible working hours - Free on-site parking and good local transport links - Exposure to data and AI projects, with opportunities to broaden your skill set - A collaborative, supportive team environment If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.