26 jobs found in coventry

TSA have an excellent five month contract opportunity for you to work on behalf of an educational consultancy, our client requires a Building Surveyor with a background of project management to work on a variety of project stages. Key job requirements include but not limited to:- * Survey/scope of works * Project Management * Contract Administration * Condition Surveying * Premises Management We are seeking a candidate with excellent personal and communication skills with our client and have the ability to excel within a consultancy. After successful completion of the project, further contract will be offered with the consultancy. The client doesn't require a Building Surveyor from an education background, however being MRICS or MCIOB would be essential to work with the consultancy. Contact Alan Atkinson for further information regarding the vacancy, (url removed)

Project Manager - Azure Migration I am currently working with boutique consultancy that is on the hunt for an Azure PM. You must have a minimum 5 years with experience of migrating services from legacy data centres to Microsoft Azure. Looking to get started within the next 2 weeks, this role is a great opportunity to take lead on the biggest migrations in the UK. Key skills required - Good Communicator - Experience working on Azure projects - Experience of migrating services from Legacy data centres to Microsoft Azure

Butler Rose is pleased to be partnering with a well known organisation based in Coventry with the recruitment of a Corporate Finance Manager. This is a fulltime permanent position. As the Corporate Finance Manager you will be supporting the Director of Treasury and Corporate Finance with the development and implementation of the companies' treasury and corporate finance strategy. This will involve but not be limited to: * Support the development of the annual treasury strategy and liaise with the Business Partnering team in order to plan long-term funding requirements. * Support the Treasury Operations Manager with the production of management and statutory account and regulatory returns. * Produce analysis of financial impacts on key business decisions on group's funding strategy and execute such transactions. * Provide a detailed insight to the Senior Finance team on the financial impacts of business decisions for the Group's funding strategy. * Identify and recommend opportunities for innovative sources of funding. * Manage and maintain relationships with key internal and external Stakeholders. * Lead financial reporting for credit rating agencies reviews. Key attributes required: * Qualified Corporate Treasurer (ACT or CCAB) or Qualified (ACCA or ACA or CIMA). * Experience in treasury or corporate finance in a similar role. * Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key Stakeholders and influence decisions. * Have a good working knowledge of treasury transactions and the impact they have on tax, accounting, regulatory and legal. * Able to clearly communicate complex and detailed finance information to Senior Management and summarise how it impacts the business. * Must be able to understand complex legal documentation and manage deal closures by liaising with Banks, Investors and Lawyers. * Excellent attention to detail. * Results driven and the ability to provide solutions on improvement to the business. If you feel you have the relevant skills for this position please apply, if you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Chantel Gower on (Apply online only) or c. .com Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Programme Manager - Electric Vehicle - Coventry - Perm/Contract £70k - £100k DOE Searching for an automotive product development job with the opportunity to work on a highly innovative EV programme? The chance to work from blank page concept to basis of design? This is an exceptional opportunity for automotive engineers to actualise designs, challenge their skills and push the boundaries of conceptual vehicle design within a leading company renowned for their expertise in automotive research & development. What you will do As Programme Manager; To programme manage the delivery of the Special Vehicles Project within the expected timeframe. To assist with the financial management of the programme, monitor budget performance and take pro-active action based on data analysis To establish the programme & project governance to meet the requirement of the stakeholders. To lead the programme via planning, monitoring and controlling activity and actions on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, and being proactive in managing and escalating risks and major issues. In particular, helping in the formulation, commissioning and monitoring of specific projects, ensuring that all reporting and auditing requirements are met. To ensure all work packages have detailed plans, descriptions, timing, dependencies and responsibilities. To develop and manage the risk register for the programme that is in line with the stakeholder organisations What you will need As programme Manager; Educated to degree level or equivalent in a business or technical subject. Extensive demonstrable senior management experience in the automotive industry Experience and a successful track record of project management over large scale projects. Significant experience of managing substantial R&D projects with a track record of successful delivery Strong interpersonal skills together with the ability to persuade and influence both external partners and internal colleagues. High level of self-motivation with ability to plan and deliver goals to deadlines, managing large budgets within resource constraints at a senior level and under pressure. Strong leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. What you will get As Programme Manager; Experience of working on a highly innovative project from concept stage. Ongoing training and development. The chance to work in excellent facilities. Career advancement. Applications Suitably qualified and experienced Programme Managers should apply today by either calling Jeff Lane on (0) or by emailing their CV and covering letter

Chief Financial Officer We are recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer in the Coventry area with our well established client. As a Chief Financial Officer you will need to have: * Previous experience as a FD or CFO in a manufacturing/construction company * Excellent people management skills * Willing to travel in the UK and abroad (if required) * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent) * Educated to degree level (or equivalent) * At least 5 years post qualification * Fully experienced with accounting, AP/AR tax and treasury * Decision making skills * Experience of US corporate reporting (desirable) Details: * Salary: £550-£575 per day (DOE) * Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-17:00 and Fri 8:30-14:00 (flexible approach to working hours) * Location: Coventry * Duration: 3-6 months contract Role of a Chief Financial Officer: * Ensure all processes meet the highest standard in terms of transparency & integrity * Provide financial leadership * Coordinate, analyse & translate accurate business and financial data into business strategies * Act as a partner to the general manager and the senior team * Develop financial tools to maximise profits, cash flow and improve customer service * Oversee financial functions including accounting, budgets, forecasts and cost accounting * Driving the finance team to develop world-class procedures and policies * Oversee the preparation and issuance of monthly financial reports. Present a clear, concise and accurate summarisation of the business unit's financial results * Analyse trends and business risks and opportunities * Monitor cash flow and provide group reporting as necessary * Provide sound financial analysis for a variety of special projects (when required) Benefits of working with us as a Chief Financial Officer: * Free parking * Company Pension If you are interested in the above role please click apply

Job Title: Interim Finance Director Salary: C£400 per day Contract: 6 month (rolling) Location: Coventry Keywords relating to this position include; finance, accountant, accounts, strategic, processes, ACA, ACCA, CIMA Immediate start; this position is a 6 month rolling contract to take a "hands on" approach to running the financial department of this global manufacturing and distribution business. Some of your responsibilities are listed below: * Contribute to the development of business strategy and forward financial planning across all areas of the business * Coordinate, deliver and advise on the companys accounting, audit and tax production and processes * Oversee monthly management and financial accounting, presenting results and analysis to the Board * Preparation of budgets/rolling forecasts * Cash flow management and projections on projects * Ensure systems and processes across the business are efficient, robust and compliant to enable business growth * Company-wide cost control, capital investment and overhead management * Financial modelling and introduction of processes to measure impact of new business strategies * In conjunction with the Board, assess long term financial trends and review prospects for future growth of income and new market areas. * Manage external advisor relationships to the business The ideal candidate will be a professional qualified accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA and previously worked in a manufacturing / engineering business. Apply to this advert with your CV, addressing your application to Neil Edwards Ideal living areas include; Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Coventry, Redditch, Solihull, Birmingham, Rugby Encore Personnel is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Position: Finance Manager - Compliance & Controls Location: Whitley, Coventry, CV3 4LF Duration: Initially to the end of April 2019 (potentially on-going) Day Rate: Up to £313.41 Umbrella/Limited Company or £239.85 PAYE Role Purpose Management and delivery of the GFS Controls & Compliance Framework. The goal is to drive the finance team to deliver world class processes, deliver excellent customer experience and achieve top quartile benchmark cost performance. Responsibilities Develop and Manage the GFS Controls & Compliance Framework (and all work streams therein) for both in house and 3rdparty delivery Ensure advocacy of a strong and robust GFS control environment Support GFS Leadership and the wider GFS associate base in managing and maintaining an effective SOX control environment within GFS Lead GFS Leadership in the identification; management; and resolution of control and compliance governance issues Develop & Ensure that and appropriate change governance processes exists to allow for the maintenance of control and process integrity Provision of controls and compliance training for GFS as required Drive delivery of yearly SOX timetable and requirements, aligned with Business Assurance on behalf of GFS Align with Business Assurance in prioritising key risk areas of focus -determining correct course of action for targeted improvements in controls and compliance Drive JLR Customer First principles and behaviours Skills/Experience Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA) +3 years PQE in relevant risk and compliance role SOX experience preferential Awareness and knowledge of accounting mega processes and cycle wide activities; and their associated controls Experience of process change management Ability to manage and influence wider range of stakeholders including senior management Customer first approach Stakeholder management up to Board level Strong verbal communication and report writing skills Self-directed, works without the need for supervision Resilient and good under pressure Ability to work at pace within a complex matrix structure and an Agile workplace. Self-driven learner with an appetite for continuous professional and personal development Ability and willingness to travel -globally as required Key Interactions Head of Process Excellence GFS Leadership Team Accounting & Finance teams Other JLR Assurance Functions including Corporate Audit Capabilities To enable me to submit your CV, please can you let me know the following as soon as possible:- * Send a full CV as a WORD document and detail at the time a paragraph on points of experience which detail your suitability for this position * Your current notice period/availability * Availability for interview * Your day and month of birth (not year) for our clients unique database identifier * Confirm your nationality. Do you require a Visa, if yes which type of Visa are you on and when does this expire; if you are on a Visa please send a copy of your Passport and a copy of your Visa

Position: Finance Manager - Continuous Improvement Location: Whitley, Coventry,CV3 4LF Duration: Initially to the end of April 2019 Day Rate: Up to £313.41 Umbrella/Limited Company or £239.85 PAYE Per Day Role Purpose: To drive the development and implementation of a Continuous Improvement (C.I.) framework within GFS, managing performance reporting against SLA/OLA. The goal is to drive GFS to deliver world class processes, deliver excellent customer experience and achieve top quartile benchmark cost performance. Responsibilities: Identify and drive improvements across end to end RTR processes and provide oversight across PTP and OTC processes Manage governance processes for SLA / OLA and performance reporting to provide the customer groups with the right information, in the right format at the right time Responsible for monitoring, reporting and reviewing Business OLAs with business representatives Ensures GFS metrics are easily understood are an integral part of the day-to-day drum beat of GFS service provision Work with the Process Excellence team to identify projects that will contribute to realising benefits and achieving successful outcomes Collaborate and develop a suite of C.I. tools to enable a self serve capability. Seek customer feedback to enhance service delivery. Implement reporting to track initiatives from idea to deliver, developing KPI's to ensure benefits of CI delivery. Provide leadership to the team, supporting with growth planning to maximising their performance and career development Set individual objectives, conduct regular performance management reviews and address issues where required Drive JLR Customer First principles and behaviours Skills/Experience: CCAB recognised professional qualification Operational experience of process improvement projects In-depth knowledge of R2R process and IT landscape Strong planning capabilities -being able to develop long term improvement plans to deliver performance improvement Proven analytical and problem solving skills Stakeholder management up to Board level Customer first approach Minimum 3-4 years within a similar role in a fast paced changing organisation In depth knowledge of lean, Six Sigma methodologies Keeps up to date with industry trends, and uses insight to inform decision making and influence others Continuous improvement 'mind set' with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues using innovation Self-directed, works without the need for supervision Drives change, desire and appetite to challenge the status quo Resilient and good under pressure Ability to work at pace within a complex matrix structure and an agile workplace. Self-driven learner with an appetite for continuous professional and personal development Ability and willingness to travel -globally as required Key Interactions: Finance Business Partner community Director of GFS GFS Leadership team Finance Leadership team Corporate Business Excellence team Capabilities: Leadership SOX Compliance Customer Service Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Producing Results Continuous Improvement Embracing Challenge PLEASE NOTE: Send a full CV as a WORD document and detail at the time a paragraph on points of experience which detail your suitability for this position * Your current notice period/availability * Availability for interview * Your day and month of birth (not year) for our clients unique database identifier * Confirm your nationality. Do you require a Visa, if yes which type of Visa are you on and when does this expire; if you are on a Visa please send a copy of your Passport and a copy of your Visa * I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time. Industry Knowledge

Position: Finance Manager - Master Data Location: Whitley, Coventry, CV3 4LF Duration: Initially to the end of April 2019 Day Rate: Up to £313.41 Umbrella/Limited Company or £239.85 PAYE (PER DAY) Role Purpose: To lead a team within Global Finance Services to provide high quality Master Data maintenance to the business Responsibilities: Accountable for all Master Data maintenance activities within GFS Lead the team to deliver standardised, streamlined Master Data services in line with process efficiency and data quality SLAs and KPIs Identify opportunities to continuously improve Master Data processes, utilising continuous improvement methodologies Ensure that the team adhere to policies, controls and governance Collaborate with the wider finance community to deliver finance initiatives and key business outcomes Be the escalation point to resolve complex issues and customer concerns Provide leadership to the team, supporting with growth planning to maximise their performance and career development Set individual objectives, conduct regular performance management reviews and address issues where required Drive the JLR Customer First principles and behaviours Skills/Experience: Minimum two to three years experience of managing a small team In-depth knowledge of Master Data, R2R, OTC and P2P processes Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and nurture relationships Experience of working in a SOX controlled environment Exceptional numerical and analytical skills Advanced communication and presentation skills Adept at translating financial issues for operational teams Continuous improvement 'mind set' with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues using innovation Ability to multi-task, work accurately at speed and under pressure Able to plan team workload effectively to deliver complex activities to challenging timescales Customer focused demonstrating customer first behaviours Self-driven learner with an appetite for continuous professional and personal development Certified Data Management Professional preferred Ability and willingness to travel -globally Key Interactions: Data Owners, Data Stewards across R2R, P2P and OTC processes Service Delivery Teams Data Leads, Data Managers within the Enterprise CoE Business Partners Reporting and Data Managers and Colleagues Capabilities: Leadership Effective Communication SOX Compliance Customer Service Management Financial Process Drive Judgement & Decision Making Relationship Management Continuous Improvement To enable me to submit your CV, please can you let me know the following as soon as possible:- Send a full CV as a WORD document and detail at the time a paragraph on points of experience which detail your suitability for this position Your current notice period/availability Availability for interview Your day and month of birth (not year) for our clients unique database identifier Confirm your nationality. Do you require a Visa, if yes which type of Visa are you on and when does this expire; if you are on a Visa please send a copy of your Passport and a copy of your Visa I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time

This senior management role comes to market from one of the UK's leading contributors to the advancement of technology, processes and innovation within the Manufacturing and Construction Sectors across the UK. They are seeking a Chief Programme Engineer to oversee a large-scale programme in the construction and infrastructure sector. This programme is required to be achieved within a challenging timeline and will require you to manage the delivery of multiple resources spread across multiple areas. A strong track record managing large programmes of work is essential, preferably large manufacturing R&D programmes that have a significant build or construction phase. As Chief Programme Engineer you will have overall responsibility for driving the project to meet its Quality, Cost and on-time delivery targets and will be the point of sign off for project delivery excluding technical content. Further responsibilities will include: - Ensuring the project adheres to its strategic objectives and roadmap - Installing a process for monitoring and successfully delivering project targets including accountability for quality, cost and delivery - Challenging the technical team to deliver within the scope of the project - Stakeholder management - Close financial management ensuring on-cost delivery With considerable investment into the construction sector at present and several long-term programmes of work in place the sector has considerable growth opportunity. If you want to contribute to the success of these projects, encouraging efficiency and innovation throughout the programmes lifecycle please get in touch. To fulfill this key position they require the following skills and experience: - A broad range of experience in the delivery of large programmes >£5million - Experience being accountable for large team delivery (managing managers) including significant leadership and business level road-map deployment - A management track record that includes driving change or overcoming significant challenges - BEng Degree in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline - Experience with multiple stakeholder high visibility projects - Experience with high MRL projects A formal project management qualification is also desirable as is experience with the installation of new manufacturing facility installations or construction based activities

An exceptional Board opportunity for a high-performing operational director to join an innovative provider of advanced manufacturing training and qualifications. The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre provides employer-responsive apprenticeships and commercial training solutions, developing the vital skills required of employees at all levels to futureproof the UK manufacturing industry. The AMTC (formed in partnership with Lloyds Bank) is part of the wider Manufacturing Technology Centre , an independent research and technology organisation that aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Its members range from SMEs to major manufacturing companies. Since 2011, the MTC has seen rapid growth and significant investment, which remains a key priority. Akin to a COO position, the Director of Education and Training is a Board-level position that has strategic operational responsibility for leading AMTC's current delivery while ensuring national business growth. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Education and Training will grow AMTC's offering to a national programme that includes STEM engagement, apprenticeships, Degree Programmes, commercial short courses and Levy-fundable training solutions. They will develop the Sales and Marketing plan, lead employer engagement and manage multiple stakeholder relationships at a senior level. They will also lead AMTC's Ofsted inspections. The successful candidate will have exceptional Director-level experience leading, setting strategy and growing education and training businesses within the Advanced Manufacturing skills sector, with a proven track record in developing employer-centric apprenticeship programmes. Your strong knowledge of the training (vocational learning, FE and HE) sector will encompass setting up and growing new training programmes, leading successful Ofsted inspections, and a fluent understanding of government funding and all ESFA processes. You will be driven and passionate about training and manufacturing, with a focus on developing employer-led, customer-centric solutions. A credible leader, you will have a proven ability to present to a wide variety of audiences in a highly articulate manner. You will be a strong commercial operator and excellent people-manager, able to motivate and develop high-performing teams. A performance-based bonus is on offer in addition to a competitive annual salary. As education and skills recruitment specialists, Parkhouse Bell have been commissioned to undertake the search for the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre's Director of Education and Training. This search will be led by Parkhouse Bell's Director of Executive Search and Senior Appointments, Bradley Smeeton. Bradley is based in Parkhouse Bell's Head Office in London and can be contacted at for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. Please apply below to receive the full candidate pack for the position. Recruitment Process Closing date for applications: 26th October 2018 Telephone interviews by Parkhouse Bell for shortlisted applicants: W/C 22nd October AMTC Interviews: W/C 5th November - Coventry

REED Finance is recruiting a Financial Controller on behalf of a family run business who are expanding rapidly. The role will be based across 2 sites in the Warwickshire area. The role will be managing a team of 6 AAT qualified accountants with years of experience in their areas, purchasle ledger, credit control and accounting apprenticeships. The successful candidate will be required to undertake the following; · Set up a KPI and reporting system · Build a management costing profile · Plan for financial growth · Cash flow forecasting · Forecasting of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flows · Budgeting · Consolidation of company accounts · Intercompany journals and transactions · Sage 50 Accounts Professional experience preferred but not essential ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified with over 5 years relevant industry experience (manufacturing / retail) Proven 5 - 10 years in financial role experience in the industry Must have a respectful and mature attitude to role Provide excellent customer relations with management team to obtain time critical information for accurate forecasts Have fresh and new ideas, offer planning advise and suggestions for financial growth, therefore strong understanding of tax and laws would be advantageous Will need a hands on approach to start with. We have a great platform to work with that needs an individual who has the vision to take us into the future. The ideal candidate must be committed to the role and the future growth and develop ment of the business. ***Please apply online of contact the office for a discussion**** Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business

Functional Safety Chief Engineer The engineering consultancy Vivate Recruitment are working with is expanding to support the growing number of projects and as a result is looking for functional safety (FS) engineers to strengthen their teams at multiple locations. As a development partner to many manufacturers the client value customer orientation, technical expertise. Successful candidates will show a focus on the quality of their work and a methodological approach to execute tasks This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys process driven organisational tasks and is looking to expand their experience of the cutting edge technology and development processes with a world renowned engineering consultancy. The chief engineer will lead the FS team development and to work closely with the senior management both in the UK and group globally to develop the UK FS capability to ensure global quality and strategic development. . The Role - Delivery to OEMs for safety strategy, analysis, design and validation activities Lead safety related activities on safety critical systems and ensure processes and work products are ISO26262 compliant Develop strategy and processes for safety critical elements of projects and organisation wide implementation Management of plans and processes integrating with customer and suppliers Delivery of functional safety work products to ensure achievement of safety requirements Key Requirements - Degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical engineering or similar graduate disciplines Relevant work experience, in safety related product development. Knowledge of the Products Development Life Cycle with respect to Systems, Electrical or Software Development. Detailed knowledge and experience with ISO 26262 Knowledge of Functional Safety Theory, with specific on-the-job experience (prefer if holds Safety certification, e.g. Masters degree qualification) Experience preferred in - Strong interest in safety relevant functions in the area of aerospace, railway technology and/or automotive Creating safety concepts and analyses (including FMEA and FTA) Prior process knowledge regarding IEC 61508, ISO 26262, EN 50126 or similar safety related standards Knowledge of Requirements Management tools Full Driving License valid for driving in the UK

Senior Business Development Manager - Automotive £60k - £80k base + up to £20k bonus + car allowance Field / National / Home / Berkshire office Permanent role, Job Ref: CJ2446 The Role A fantastic opportunity to join a successful & growing company in a newly created senior business development role to focus on prospecting and winning a targeted list of new corporate automotive (OEM) manufacturer accounts based in the UK. You will use your strategic relationship skills alongside market analysis, client presentations, proposals & your business plan to win new OEM accounts. You will also be responsible for sales forecasts & reporting. This is a field-based position, working from home/office when required (depending on home location). Possibility of international travel where required. The Company Our client is a multinational brand providing market-leading software solutions for automotive, agriculture and other verticals in 30 countries. The company has consistently achieved double-digit growth year after year, along with 100% OEM retention. As growth continues, the company's commitment to exceptional products, value pricing, and responsive customer service remain. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to grow their career within a highly dynamic and growing organisation. About You You will need to be a strong sales & relationship manager with existing relationships within the OEM space in the Automotive industry - particularly looking for relationships within the retail side in Marketing, Sales or Customer Experience. As this company currently work with several manufacturers they are looking for candidates who have relationships or have sold to a particular set of prospects. Experience within software sales, lead management processes in OEM/Dealer environments is preferred. ( Sales Director, Corporate Sales Director, Account Director, New Business Account Director, OEM, OEMs, Automotive Manufacturer, Lead Management Software, Motor Dealer, Manufacturer Account Director, Automotive Software, Software Solutions, Lead Management, Lead management solutions, Senior BDM, South, South East, manufacturer Sales, Automotive Manufacturer Sales)

Infrastructure Project Manager The role In this role you'll be responsible for leading technical teams on multi-threaded, multi-site, high value projects predominantly within network and hosting environments. Responsible for day to day management of a portfolio of customer and/or internal projects to ensure successful delivery. The person We'll be looking for you to demonstrate the following behaviours/competencies: * Creating the Vision * Modelling the Way * Encouraging Collaboration * Achieving Results Your responsibilities: * Leading and shaping the infrastructure project scope and approach to enable the design of the most appropriate solution * Directing and influencing stakeholders across PCMS, customers and 3rd parties to drive effective decision making and taking a balanced risk approach to make appropriate recommendations. * Evaluating project delivery performance providing regular feedback to maximise both team efficiency and capability. * Using and championing the Effective Project Development (EPD) methodology to drive quality, efficiency and repeat-ability. Ensuring that project governance is maintained. * Giving constructive feedback to project teams to improve delivery performance * Working with cross functional teams to deliver activities which contribute to continuous improvement and execution of the change transformation. * Acting as an effective communicator and collaborator to ensure successful delivery of projects * Facilitating and co-ordinating project estimation activity within presales to ensure bids or new statements of work are effectively scoped against project requirements. * Planning the project at a detail required for quality and successful implementation ensuring critical success factors are agreed. Formulates the plan and manages interdependencies between all parties. * Designing and planning the effective use of resources to ensure project deadlines are achieved. Working with senior stakeholders to ensure mitigations plans are in place to resolve bottlenecks. * Anticipating and proactively managing risk, issues and changes ensuring mitigation strategies are clearly communicated. Owning and working through problems and proposing solutions with key stakeholders. * Ensuring new projects are smoothly transitioned into Warranty and BAU and closed-down in a controlled and consistent manner. Drives the communication and adoption of lessons learned across departments * Managing P&Ls to ensure budgets and forecasts are achieved, variances are understood and timely management information is produced. Implements project efficiency opportunities improving project profitability. * Driving the most appropriate use of technology and toolsets that support the successful delivery of projects through better communication technology, collaboration, planning and control. * Engaging in and building collaborative, team culture which encourages greater engagement within the PCMS business overall leading to it being a great place to work. We want our people to embrace opportunities and to grow with our business. Although this is a general summary of the principle responsibilities of the role and the level of knowledge and skill typically required, you may get involved in other activities and you should therefore not consider this to be an exhaustive list. Skills and experience You will need to bring: * Practical experience of delivering project outcomes in commercial environments for largescale enterprise organisations with a preference in infrastructure. * Broad understanding of IT outsourcing, software and technologies, for example: o Hosting o Server technologies o Operational services o Wide area networking solutions o Operating systems, monitoring tools and databases o Java based solutions o Cloud management solutions and tools * Qualifications in project management methodologies such as PRINCE2. * Experience with the full project life-cycle. * A working knowledge of ITIL service transition. * The ability to present succinct, clear, fact based advice to senior stakeholders and build consensus to create a platform for good decision making. * The ability to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to work as a team player. * The ability to work under pressure to tight timescales with the ability to prioritise accordingly. * Excellent all round communications skills. * Excellent commercial and financial * A working knowledge of Agile development methodologies . * An understanding of specific requirements of delivering multi-national projects for external customers. * Experience of the retail industry and IT solutions. * Experience of change management. * An understanding of business strategy and context.

Continuous Improvement Finance Manager Based in Coventry My client, a global automotive manufacturer is looking to recruit a six sigma continuous improvement finance manager to join their business. Following a redesign of their entire finance function and the creation of a global finance shared service centre, this role will will be to deliver continuous finance process improvement across the O2C function. They will pay an attractive salary with superb benefits attached. Please don't hesitate to get in touch or apply for the role asap. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.