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These exciting opportunities for Collections Specialists have arisen with one of the country’s fastest growing finance companies.  You will deal with incoming and make outbound calls to customers in arrears to discuss payment options.  Dealing with customer queries, payment plans and managed arrears on finance agreements. The busy Collections team provide technical and product specific support to other departments and customers. Applicants must have collections experience and have chased debts previously. Credit control experience is not relevant. Key Responsibilities Handling customer queries, payment plans and managing arrears on finance agreements Provide technical and product specific support to team members and customers Achieve set targets and call quality objectives Chasing debtors and late payments Advise and influence clients’ customers on the payment options for debt recovery Handle each call promptly and in the correct manner, updating records accordingly Manage customers’ expectations Input customer related data accurately and efficiently Take responsibility for resolving disputes, ensuring that caller concerns are actioned correctly and all parties are notified Ensure a full understanding of the Company’s quality standards and expected standards of service in support of this role Key Skills and Experience Previous experience in collections finance/utilities. Remain calm, patient and polite Be a confident, self-motivated and enthusiastic team player Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment Computer literate to include MS Office This role will be full time hours between the hours of 9am-8pm on a rotating shift pattern.  Occasional weekend shifts are required with the option of additional overtime.   The company is experiencing rapid growth and as such there will be opportunity to advance and for career development. If you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply today. Keywords: Collections Agent, Senior Collections Agent, Collections Advisor, Collections Assistant, Collections, Finance, This vacancy is being advertised by Adam Butler Limited. The services advertised here are those of an Employment Agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we are pleased to accept applications from all sections of the community. Any qualifications listed are indicative and we confirm that we are willing to accept applications from people holding equivalent qualifications. Any direct canvassing or agency approaches will be automatically redirected to (url removed) for further consideration

Stand alone Payroll Clerk // Trafford Park // £30,000 // Immediate start temporary role An award winning manufacturing company based in Trafford Park are looking for an experienced Payroll Clerk to cover a period of absence. Full support and guidance will be given and the pay is generous to reflect the potentially short term nature of the role. The Payroll Clerk will be undertaking the full end to end payroll process. This will involve the collation and input of all relevant information for the monthly payroll (including new starters, leavers, benefits, contract changes, sickness absence payments, allowances, maternity, apprentice levy and paternity pay). This role would potentially suit an experienced payroll professional who is in between permanent roles and would like to continue working whilst seeking their next move.. Key Responsibilities Include: * Calculation of payroll, tax and holiday pay etc * Work with the finance department monthly to reconcile Payroll * To administer Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Paternity Pay * To provide written notification to employees of any changes in pay, benefits or relevant changes due to legislation. * To provide advice or briefing sessions to staff and managers on pay as well as answering payroll queries in a timely manner * To ensure manual and computerised records are accurately maintained and updated regularly in line with data protection. * To assist in the administration of benefits schemes such as the pension, healthcare and childcare vouchers. * To monitor and record sickness and other absences. If you are immediately available, please send your cv for consideration and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

The Organisation: Are you a qualified ACA or ACCA from an Audit background looking for a highly rewarding and technically challenging position that will utilise your qualifications and experience? These roles provide a genuine work/life balance, or the ability to work from home. Our client is a market leading professional services organisation, able to offer flexibility in their growing team. Our clients offer both corporate and public sector opportunities within audit. Duties: You will have the choice of working in an office based position with very little travel involved, or the ability to travel between sites across the UK, work remotely or from home and meet with clients to deliver an efficient service which suits your lifestyle. As a qualified and experienced accountant, you will join a team of Audit Managers who manage external audits and independent risk reviews. Supporting client engagement teams across the UK, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of clients across multiple industry sectors, or specialise if you prefer. The diversity of work on offer presents ample opportunity to progress your career in whichever way you choose. * Managing key audit relationships across the corporate client base. * Testing and discussing controls and procedures with clients and report evidence * Providing added value for engagement teams and the wider Audit practice * Managing diverse teams within an inclusive culture where people are recognised for their contribution Person Specification: It is anticipated that the successful Audit or Assistant Audit Manager will be able to demonstrate: * ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) along with a thorough knowledge of GAAP and IFRS * Previous accounting and auditing experience at Manager level * Comprehensive knowledge of International Standards on Auditing and a sound understanding of risk management * An ability to constructively challenge and demonstrate discretion * Initiative, proactivity, professionalism and confidence * An eye for detail, effective interpersonal skills and a healthy professional scepticism A background within a professional services is preferred however a suitable candidate may also have trained in practice and now be working in industry

Excellent interim opportunity for a Qualified Finance Business Partner to join a large, well established organisation during a significant period of change. You will be experienced within an FP&A function ideally gained within Financial Services. Reporting to the Finance Director you will lead the Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting team for the wider business, working closely with the senior leadership team. Duties will include but not limited to; Experienced Business partner providing insight and challenge to relevant areas of the business Support results insight and Board reporting FP&A experience in insurance including management reporting, forecasting and planning Support the migration and business readiness activity required to execute the successful sale of the business Key contact for Group FP&A deliverable's, developing and maintaining effective relationships with multiple internal stakeholders across all division and group teams Finance Transformation initiative lead for end to end planning work stream, creating scoping documents, objectives and deliverables plan Assisting with strategic business change whilst going through a MergerThis is an integral role and one that will have a huge impact on the business as it goes through a period of change. You will be a strong leader, with the ability to influence at all levels. This role will have regular interaction and exposure with the board so previous experience is essential. For further information on this role please forward your CV today. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website

The Business Sellick Partnership have been engaged to recruit a Senior Finance Manager to join an instantly recognisable national organisation on an interim basis. During an exciting period of expansion, our dynamic client are looking for a highly commercial individual to join their team. This project focused role will operate across a number of departments, liaise with several senior stakeholders and report into a forward thinking Finance Director. The main responsibility of the Senior Finance Manager is to evaluate business cases and investment proposals and the management of the annual capital budget. * Use advanced financial analysis to develop robust modelling tools * Manage senior stakeholders across the business to provide insight to aid key business decisions * Ensure strategic goals are delivered and are aligned with company-wide initiatives * Improve speed and quality of investment appraisals with the creation of new tools * Identify and improve cross functional working processes * Manage a high performing team, carrying out regular performance reviews The ideal Senior Finance Manager will: * Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent * Be highly analytical with advanced modelling skills * Have strong written and verbal communication skills * Have a background in investment appraisal If you or anyone you know have the requisite skills or experience for this Senior Finance Manager role, please contact Sam Jeffrey at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website

Talent Development Manager Location: Manchester Role Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract - Full Time Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Working Hours: 37.50 per week Who are we? We are Swinton Insurance. We've been helping people to find insurance for over 60 years. And we're far from done. With a fresh focus, a clear vision and some incredible projects on the go, there's never been a better time to join us - and to develop your career with one of the UK's leading digital Insurance Brokers. What's happening? Ardonagh Group recently acquired Swinton Insurance and formed a division called Atlanta Group that includes Swinton, Carole Nash & Autonet. This has resulted in a huge period of change and transformation in every department of our business. What to know about this role? With the changes coming with the integration of the Atlanta Group, Swinton is looking to hire a Talent Development Manager on a 6 months Fixed Term Contract. As the Talent and Development Partner, you will lead on key initiatives such as the facilitation and delivery of an employee engagement survey across the wider group, whilst also using your knowledge of apprenticeships to effectively manage the emerging talent programme. In addition to the above you'll also support other Talent initiatives such as reviewing induction pathways and enhancement of the career portal. Who do you report into? You will report into the Organisational Effectives Lead What projects will you be working on? Oversee Swinton's Apprenticeship scheme and building & managing the relationship with the 3rd Party Apprenticeship providers. Supporting the implementation of an Employee Engagement Survey. Enhancing Swinton's Career Portal by creating skills matrices and mentoring networks. Reviewing and Launching new Induction pathways. Support Management, Human Resources, Learning & Development (L&D) Teams in areas of employee development, managing the Training and Competence Schemes. Act as an ambassador for our culture and behavioural framework, ensuring that we embed the values in all that we do. What skills & experience do you require? It is essential that you have previous experience in a Talent and Development or L&D role, ideally within a Financial Services environment. Experience in implementing and managing apprenticeship schemes. Experience of the facilitation of engagement surveys. Ability to work under own initiative. Good Microsoft Windows skills mainly use of Excel. Good written and verbal communication skills. Who are your key relationships? Organisational Effectiveness Lead Wider HR Team Heads of Department What's in it for me? Competitive Salary Performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme 25 days annual leave + buy/sell 5 days Flexible Benefits scheme State of the art offices in Manchester City Centre (on Deansgate, opposite the Cathedral) As a business we are responsible, open and honest. We drive change through ongoing evolution and we make the right choices to enable our business to continue to succeed and thrive. We are looking for these qualities in our teams and proactively appoint individuals who share our vision and translate this into their professional lives and approach to work. As a Financial Services organisation we comply with and support the requirements set by our Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which are designed to protect our customers. This means if your application is successful, you'll need to satisfy some important background checks before you can start working with us. These will include a full credit enquiry, a criminal record check, residency and right to work checks. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

Join us and you’ll shape more than just your career. We believe we’re best positioned to make a meaningful impact on the economy. Every day we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and financial advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insight empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. Through our fresh thinking and agile working, we help businesses, communities and our people to flourish. Job Description: What you’ll be doing Who we're looking for: Valuing you The time you spend outside of work helps shape what you can bring to our firm. We value the commitments you may have outside of work and will consider all flexible working applications * You will be involved in general case work, which will require understanding and efficient implementation of insolvency and internal control procedures * You will conduct investigation work leading to the issuing of letters before claim and if necessary, legal proceedings * You will deal with all stakeholders and within the assignment in a timely fashion and in a way that promotes Grant Thornton brand * You will ensure that job review forms are completed on their performance on a regular basis and any identified areas of development are addressed after discussions with line manager * You will prepare and file appropriate statutory documents on appointment and throughout case * You will deal with wind down issues i.e. lease disclaimers, insurance, debt collection, chasing debts and employee issues * You will correspond with all relevant stakeholders by writing letters and emails, dealing with phone calls and travelling to and working at client premises * You will understand IPS, for cash book, diary and record book entries * You will set up new jobs, using the appropriate forms and maintain orderly files, both manually and on the shared network * You will process basic unsecured creditor claims including leasing, hire purchase and utility creditors and controlling large mail out of creditors circulars * You will prepare VAT returns and claims and PAYE forms * You will liaise with insurers, solicitors and agents and provide information requested * You will analyse bank statements and other primary sources of information and offer reasoned conclusions * You will be able to carry out preliminary investigations into directors and their potential assets * You will either be part or fully qualified ACA or ACCA or have an interest in completing these qualifications (minimum criteria) * You will have insolvency experience (minimum criteria) * You will have strong inter personnel skills * Your personal development plan will help you grow your skills. And you’ll be able to shape your career within your team or by moving across our business or going on secondments in the UK and across our global network of member firms. You’ll also enjoy a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package designed to meet your individual needs. Becoming a shared enterprise * Our unique culture is built around collaboration. Everybody here plays their part. Over the past few years we’ve been making big changes – moving towards becoming a shared enterprise. We share ideas. We share responsibility. We share the rewards. Put simply, we’re better together

Job Role: Credit Associate Job Type: Contract Duration: 18 Weeks Industry: Food/FMCG Location: Manchester Rate: £12.30/hr Purpose The Credit Associate is responsible for sales ledger (customer ledger) transactional activities and all associated query management. Responsible for providing professional and co-operative end to end service to both our internal and external customers. Duties -Day to day ledger management and housekeeping Ensure that the collections process for the area of responsibility is working effectively. -Resolve issues with customers with disputed invoices and timely follow up of items unpaid -Customer account reconciliations -Deductions management -Query Management - reason coding on SAP etc. -Preparation of reports and statements -Dealing directly with Major Multiple and blue-chip customers -Providing data for monthly reports that are presented and discussed with FC and CFO -Provide monthly reports and participate in weekly/monthly reviews with internal stakeholders across the business -Provide general operational support within the team to enhance financial controls across PBS -Provide support and mentor fellow team members -Provide cover for the Team Leader in their absence -Actively participate in 1:1's, PDRs and team meetings -Ensure behaviour is professional at all times -Cross functional support across department -Ad-hoc tasks as identified by line manager Experience -Minimum 2 years' experience working within a credit control and/or query resolution role -Excellent Excel skills needed in order to deliver KPIs and reports For more information regarding this role please call Mark Davis on (phone number removed) or to make an application send a CV . Omega Resource Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Senior Assurance Manager - Cyber Security Co-operative Bank Manchester Band - C Salary: £38,000 - £47,000 35 hours, full time Closing date - 26-8-2019 Role Details : In the position of Senior Assurance Manager within Cyber Security, you will be required to deliver a range of security consultancy services to project driven change, ensuring that any change initiatives are conducted in accordance with Bank Security Standards, legal and regulatory requirements. The post holder will ensure compliance with Bank Security Standards and legal and regulatory requirements is maintained as well as risk based information security advice is provided appropriately and assured within the change lifecycle. This role will interface predominantly with project management and design resources, building and maintaining relationships with the key individuals for each change activity engaged on. Key Accountabilities: Delivery of the defined security consultancy services in accordance with the operating model and service design. Taking ownership of the provision of the service through to successful completion and ensuring that all the process steps are adhered to. Driving the successful operation and continuous improvement of the provided security consultancy services, striving to ensure that they are more effective and efficient. Successful time and activity management of multiple concurrent activities, with appropriate management of stakeholders and their expectations. Escalating where conflicting priorities mean that an activity is potentially being jeopardised. Provision of appropriate and clear information security advice to change activities in a timely manner. Demonstrating awareness of the requirements of stakeholders and framing the advice in an appropriately assessed risk context. Ensuring that the advice is assured within the change lifecycle. Clear articulation and escalation of areas of information security concern or other issues within change activities to the appropriate individual in a timely manner. Ensuring that the concern is expressed clearly and concisely to enable an effective resolution. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Strong technical background in the field of security technologies and architectures. Knowledge of technological trends and developments in the area of IT and Information security. Working knowledge of security and control frameworks, such as ISO27001, CobiT, COSO and ITIL. Professional certification, such as a CISSP, CISM, CISA or other information security credentials, is preferred. Proven experience managing multiple demanding stakeholders. Understanding of emerging trends, developments and current issues facing the UK retail financial services industry. Good understanding of Bank products, business operations and strategic direction. What You Can Expect From Us: 27 days holiday at start, rising to 30 days Agile working including opportunity to work from home. Competitive pension / income protection / life assurance 2 paid days for volunteering per year Positive working environment in contemporary offices centrally located in Manchester. Strong career path within Financial Services Family friendly policies and supportive working environment Recognition scheme and a culture in which we celebrate success Colleague network groups committed to inclusion and diversity within our Bank.Our Bank is committed to continuing to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment where all colleagues can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and lifestyles who can work with us in maintaining a culture of belonging, where people are valued and respected. If you require more information or this document in a different format, please contact (url removed) As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks

Sellick Partnership has been assigned to recruit a permanent Commercial Finance Manager come Business Partner for a very successful and instantly recognisable retail business based in Manchester. The business has outperformed their competitors over the past few years and will continue to do so by driving their strategic plan, delivering further improvements and changes that will make a real impact on the whole business. Roles at this level will provide expertise and advice to the organisation, senior management and operational teams to improve the performance, in this case for price and promotional strategies across the business. You will be expected to work autonomously and expected to direct, challenge and influence to maximise profitability. This pivotal role provides commercial support to several critical areas of the business - with an overall remit to drive commercial and financial awareness throughout the organisation. You will be tasked to use data to draw valuable insight in driving improvements and a great opportunity for you to gain fantastic exposure and make a real impact on the way the business is run. General duties include: perform complex analysis and provide insight surrounding the impact of price & promotions on sales performance and profitability construct and evaluate financial business cases around proposed investment choices and business strategies build meaningful relationships and work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across finance, commercial and the wider business voice your opinion - and be prepared to influence and challenge when necessary motivate the wider commercial finance team to develop and engage their own capability, including managing and developing 1-2 direct reports The person The successful applicant will be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA or CIMA) who comes from a similar commercial finance analysis and business partnering background ideally within the retail, multisite, leisure or FMCG industry. The role requires an ambitious and proactive individual who enjoys applying a strong commercial focus, with the ability to understand business strategy, identify and interpret financial trends (price and promotion) yet have the ability to using 'story telling' techniques to simplify complex information. You will enjoy building robust and productive relationships, providing support and challenge across all functions and liaising with senior management. You will have strong business partnering, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills and in particular the ability to engage with and influence with senior level individuals. Focussed on delivering specific objectives, you will be proactive, dynamic and self-motivated with a desire to find and deliver improvements. In addition you will have the ability to work independently and together with other personnel both finance and non-finance. If you consider yourself to be a committed, career driven professional who can demonstrate the above experience and who would welcome the stimulus of this commercial finance post then we would be pleased to hear from you. If you would like to apply for this role or would like to find out more, please apply online or contact Jonathan Moss at Sellick Partnership on (phone number removed)

We have a new exciting opportunity in a great company for a Revenue Analyst who will be based at the beautiful Manchester Head Office. You'll be required to report revenue, on a monthly basis - Revenue to be accrued monthly and reconciled against cash received. To perform monthly debtor reconciliations for all revenue streams in order to support audit requests. To provide support to the Revenue Accountant in the analysis of all revenue streams and to aid in the investigation of any anomalies. Responsibilities Calculate and process period end accruals and postings for all revenue streams, ensuring accuracy at branch level Responsible for the full Revenue process including Processing the payment statements each month in a timely and accurate manner Flagging and investigating any payment and/or reconciliation issues Estimating the revenue based on what was previously received Prepare balance sheets reconciliations, ensuring any anomalies are investigated and re-allocated in a timely manner Manage the Services cashbook, allocating the cash received to the correct branch in a timely manner, ensuring the balance is kept to a minimum. Investigate any queries received from branch Complete monthly debtor reconciliations for debtors Assist in the understanding of the significant drivers of variances to budget for all divisions within retail. Assist in the preparation of MI, including the detailed variance analysis report which is issued to the divisional finance business partners on a monthly basis Support the implementation of new systems and processes, and develop reports to analyse trends and support decision making Ad hoc queries, process improvements, projects and team cover as required Problem Solving Producing reports and analysis to enable the business to make appropriate decisions Interpret data and trends from the high volume of data and flag to the relevant people Assist the judgements made around NHS revenue Approximately 2 weeks a month on regular month-end close, and 2 weeks on ad hoc projects and analysisSkills Part qualified accountant or equivalent (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) Good commercial and financial awareness Excellent Excel and communication skills Experience of manipulating and processing large volumes of data Attention to detail and a calm and logical approach is paramount To apply: Forward your CV following the apply link in either Word or PDF format Please Note: due to the volume of applications being received we can only respond to those offering the relevant experience as outlined in the advert. Interested in receiving alerts for new Permanent and Temporary vacancies together with news and updates from Halecroft? We also have a personalised Job Alert service available please visit our website for further information. You can also receive information about us including all our current vacancies, blogs and news via social media sites including Facebook; Twitter and LinkedIn

A rare opportunity has arisen to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join an well-established organisation based in Manchester. Working very closley with the Credit Control Supervisor, you will take on a number of responsibilities whilst working alongside a supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience working in a fast paced, hard-working team environment. The key responsibilities of a Credit Controller will include: Responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients Full control and management of the company sales ledger Proactively recovering outstanding sales invoices as per agreed terms Proactively reducing the debt of days to improve company cash flow Posting cash received from clients to the ledger Provide weekly reporting to the Group Credit Manager regarding cash collection and placement fees Negotiate payment plans with clients to recover outstanding debts Follow the debt chasing process through to court actionRequired skills of the Credit Controller: Minimum of 2 years previous experience within a similar Credit Control role. You must have experience in using Microsoft office packages Ability to communicate at all levels in a professional manner You will be persuasive, goof time management and communication skills You must be presentable, a good communicator, willing to learn and able to use your own initiative. Be able to work efficiently under pressure Excellent time management skills and efficiency.If you believe your CV meets the criteria, please apply with a copy of your CV to (url removed) Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website

An excellently reviewed lender is recruiting for an ambitious Loans Advisor to join their team in Manchester City Centre. Winners of the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award, they are a highly regarded company that offers lucrative, lasting careers to their employees, with full CeMAP study support. You will be joining and organisation that truly value their staff, offering a fantastic working environment with lots of opportunities for progression too. With a realistic annual OTE upwards of £40,000, this is a brilliant chance to increase your earnings and develop in a supportive, modern business. As a Loans Advisor you will be responsible for: Speaking with customers and brokers over the telephone to assess applications for Second Charge Mortgages/Secured Loans Carrying out fact-finds and affordability assessments to identify the best product for the customer Consistently delivering high standards of customer service and maintaining an excellent brand reputation Managing existing client data base once the finance has been agreed in principle to ensure the return of documentation Ensuring all activities take place in accordance with company values, TCF principles and FCA guidelinesLoans Advisor Profile: Existing telephone sales, loans advisor, mortgage advisor or underwriting experience is essential for this role You must be comfortable working towards targets and prioritising a busy workload CeMAP qualification is desirable, but not essentialThe package for this Loans Advisor position includes a basic salary of £24,000-£29,000, and an OTE of £40,000. You will also receive, 23 days holiday increasing with service, Life Insurance, regular incentives and progression opportunities. Please apply now for immediate consideration

We have an opportunity for an analytically driven and commercially minded Senior Modelling and Forecasting Analyst to join our Financial Services department here at N Brown. This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing the current financial modelling and forecasting process within the N Brown Financial Services division, as well as continually providing ongoing analytical support to enhance decision making and ultimately deliver significant and profitable growth.   You will be the subject matter expert for one of the UK’s leading retailers which offers credit, working with support, to evaluate the N Brown Financial Services Portfolio. This segmentation will then be used to create a detailed cohort-based and dynamic forecasting model, which is able to incorporate strategy changes across the Financial Services division as well as the impact of strategy changes across the wider business.  What you’ll be responsible for as the Senior Analyst:  Defining, shaping and ongoing maintenance of all financial modelling for Financial Services, e providing support across different areas of the Financial Services team, understanding the financial impact of proposals, assisting with the development of business cases, identifying risks to profitability and liquidity and ensuring these are incorporated in the forecast.  Leading and collaborating across the different areas of the Financial Services team, providing analytical support for all financial modelling for Financial Services and understanding the financial impact of both strategy changes and movements in the portfolio.  Be the subject matter expert by applying expertise in data preparation, statistics to investigate complex problems in various domains.   Design, implement and review detailed forecasting model to identify potential risks and enhance decision making.  Conduct scenario analysis to understand the potential impact of strategy changes to the profitability of the business and provide challenge and recommendations.  Regular review of the accuracy of the forecasting model to ensure the forecast is within accepted tolerances.  Champion data quality and integrity, highlighting data quality issues and suggesting appropriate solutions.  Share knowledge and experience around best practice to develop both the immediate and wider team.  Share knowledge and experience around best practice to develop both the immediate and wider team.  Empower and partner with key decision-makers to ensure timely, comprehensive and insightful information that has business impact.  Contribute to the research for assessment, introduction and rollout of tools and technology platforms for analytics, automation, insights and visualisation.  To prioritise business problems that have the most value to the organisation.  What we need from you as the Senior Analyst: STEM qualifications and background (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with a focus on Numerical or Data.   Previous experience in a similar role within the financial services sector.  Extensive experience of completing complex data analysis and providing recommendations.  Strong communication skills are essential as you will be communicating to the wider business.  A passion for data and the ability to tell and sell the story with clear actions and make recommendations to support predictive analytics.  Experience of, or demonstrable understanding of Excel, SAS, SQL or statistical packages.  Knowledge of statistical modelling techniques such as logistical regression, cluster analysis. Propensity is essential.  An open-minded, inquisitive, flexible individual, who displays a positive attitude towards new challenges, a willingness to learn and a passion to embrace new technologies and business change.  Strong problem-solving skills are essential, along with an ability to manage a varied workload, to tight deadlines.  In return, the Senior Analyst will receive a salary of up to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits. If you are looking for a challenge and you possess the thirst to drive change, then N Brown can provide the tools, the knowledge and the environment in which to do this.  To apply for this Analyst role click the apply link online and send us your CV today! Employees in our business may have access to our customers’ personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with N Brown. The job title of ‘Senior’ relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience

Join a brilliant Manchester based lender who consistently win multiple awards such as Fastest Growing Companies, the business has experienced an extended period of growth where progression is key, leading to Second Charge Mortgage advisors having successful long-term careers. Second Charge Mortgage Advisors can look forward to working in a state of the art office in addition to excellent earning potential and progression opportunities, whilst working red-hot leads. Second Charge Mortgage Advisors will join a Fast Track 100 lender with over 6 years' experience under their belt and have grown from a handful of employees to over 170 people. Furthermore, the company have built a culture and environment that breeds success and can offer a long-term career with excellent progression and development opportunities. Additionally, Second Charge Mortgage Advisors can look forward to going to work each day at the company's state of the art offices in Manchester City Centre. Second Charge Mortgage Advisors will be responsible for; Representing the company's brand and values Completing full fact find and sales process for customers taking out secured credit Manage you own pipeline and workload Maintain a long-lasting relationship with each of the customers Second Charge Mortgage Advisors will need; Experience in secured, unsecured lending or insurance sales An investigative attitude towards contacting customers Experience working as a Secured Loan Advisors, Second charge mortgage advisor, loan advisor, loans, mortgages or similar. Excellent communication skillsIf you display the above and want to a starting salary of £24,480 rising to £29,000 (further rises and up to £1200 monthly bonus). Additionally, being rewarded with Healthcare cash plan, 23 days holiday increasing with service, Life Insurance whilst working 2 days 9 - 6, 2 days 11 - 8 and Friday is 9 - 5 apply today for immediate consideration

We are on the lookout for a Senior Analyst to join our Financial Services department here at N Brown.  Within our Financial Services department, we pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and more importantly, we put the customer at the heart of everything we do. Within N Brown, we recognise that it’s the people that make the difference to our organisation. So, are you ready for a new challenge? Not heard of us? Here’s our story: Did you know that N Brown has been trading from Manchester's Northern Quarter since its start over 150 years ago? Since then, not only has the portfolio of N Brown group brands grown (I’m sure you’ve heard of JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo?) but we been providing the UK and the rest of the world with an amazing selection of clothing and a whole load of products across our brands. Things you should know as our Senior Analyst: Working alongside our Head of Decision Science and Head of Product Management, you will lead the team to design, implement, and provide ongoing review of a cohort-based forecasting to support the Financial Services. You will be paramount in leading and delivering key predictive analysis projects to help identify key customer characteristics and apply segmentation to drive the profitability of the loan book. You will provide crucial analytical and development support to the Financial Services department within N Brown through the ongoing monitoring/analysis of acquisition and retention activity and will create opportunities to refine marketing activity and product performance.  All driven with an aim to optimising customer experience and driving profitable growth for N Brown within its credit function.   Things we need from you: Degree qualified within a relevant subject. Experience of working within a similar Analyst function, ideally within Financial Services. Experience of leading or mentoring junior staff is desirable but not essential. An analytical way of thinking with the skill of spotting data trends/anomalies and turn data into insight. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of computer literacy, with a focus on Excel. Confidence in delivering presentations/ reports. Proven organisational and prioritisation skills. Demonstrable understanding and experience of using SQL. Exposure and understanding of R and Python is desirable but not essential.   The fun facts: Not only are we offering our Senior Analyst a competitive salary of up to £50,000 as well as access to a fantastic bonus scheme, you will also be entitled to loads of other great benefits such as discount across all our brands, healthcare, an impressive pension scheme, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (as well as a holiday purchase scheme), on-site massages and health checks plus much, much more. So, this is the Senior Analyst job for you, what do you need to do next? If this sounds like you and if you would like to join N Brown which offers excellent career progression, then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for people to interview now and join us ASAP! Employees in our business may have access to our customers’ personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check; having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with N Brown. The job title of ‘Senior’ relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience

We are on the lookout for an Analyst to join our Financial Services department here at N Brown.  Within our Financial Services department, we pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and more importantly, we put the customer at the heart of everything we do. Within N Brown, we recognise that it’s the people that make the difference to our organisation. So, are you ready for a new challenge? Not heard of us? Here’s our story: Did you know that N Brown has been trading from Manchester's Northern Quarter since its start over 150 years ago? Since then, not only has the portfolio of N Brown group brands grown (I’m sure you’ve heard of JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo?) but we been providing the UK and the rest of the world with an amazing selection of clothing and a whole load of products across our brands. Things you should know as our Analyst: You will lead a wider team to design, implement, and provide ongoing review of a cohort-based forecasting to support the Financial Services team by collectively delivering key predictive analysis projects to help identify key customer characteristics and apply segmentation to drive the profitability of the loan book. You will provide data analysis and data processing to contribute and build data models within FS, assist in building clusters and segmentation analysis of data features, create the required reports as required and support in the overall drive of profitable growth for N Brown within its credit function. Things we need from you: Degree qualified within a relevant subject is ideal but not essential. Previous experience within a similar Analyst role. An analytical way of thinking with the skill of spotting data trends/anomalies and turn data into insight. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of computer literacy, with a focus on Excel. Confidence in delivering presentations/ reports. Proven organisational and prioritisation skills. Demonstrable understanding and experience of using SQL. Exposure and understanding of R and Python is desirable but not essential. The fun facts: Not only are we offering the Analyst a competitive salary and access to a fantastic bonus scheme, you will also be entitled to loads of other great benefits such as discount across all our brands, healthcare, an impressive pension scheme, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (as well as a holiday purchase scheme), on site massages and health checks plus much, much more. So, this is the Analyst job for you, what do you need to do next? If this sounds like you and if you would like to join N Brown which offers excellent career progression, then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for people to interview now and join us ASAP! Employees in our business may have access to our customers’ personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check; having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with N Brown

JD Williams has been trading within the heart of Manchester city centre for over 150 years to customers all over the world. As an FCA regulated ethical lender we continually ensure we provide our customers with competitive options when taking credit out with us, which is why we’re looking for a Lending Manager to develop our customer pricing strategy in order to drive long-term, sustainable profit. As our Lending Manager, you will be responsible for balancing commercial risk and minimising potential customer detriment. You will build key internal relations across the business with the Head of Credit Risk and Legal and Compliance as well as being responsible for undertaking in-depth customer behaviour analytics and making key recommendations to develop and improve credit term pricing policies and processes. Other key role responsibilities of the Lending Manager: To develop customer pricing strategies for UK and Ireland operations.   Creation and roll-out of initial credit terms for accepted customers on revolving agreements and implement SLA’s to review and amend credit terms for revolving agreements. Creation and sign-off of the business case for all pricing policy changes. To effectively apply customer level scoring models to support the risk assessment of our credit portfolio using internal and external data. To develop and determine propensity models to support the assessment of our pricing strategy. To examine and assess the group pricing strategies to ensure they are delivering as expected and making appropriate recommendations to the senior leadership team. To determine and develop JD Williams pricing strategy for new credit products. To work and liaise with key stakeholders across the business to ensure there is a joined-up approach to the way we price our credit products. Direct line management and responsibility for holding regular 1-2-1 meetings; setting performance objectives, training, development, reviewing performance and recruitment. Responsible for the operational implementation and communication of interest rate changes to all customers affected. Think this Lending Manager job is for you? This is what we’re looking for: Impressive background in Credit Risk and predictive analytics within Financial Services Organisations, preferably credit product pricing. Highly analytical with strong technical skills - specifically SQL and SAS. Effective key decision making. Strong communication skills. Experience in strategic systems implementations. Knowledge of External Financial Services marketplace and regulatory environment. People management skills. To be able to build key stakeholder relationships. In return, the Lending Manager will receive a salary of up to £60,000 pa plus bonus and benefits. Employees in our business may have access to our customers’ personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with JD Williams

Financial Controller (Education Sector) - Employed Consultant Competitive salary + bonus Are you a Financial Controller or Finance Manager seeking a variety of experiences across multiple organisations? If so, Protocol want you! Protocol has been the leading full-service recruitment consultancy in the education, skills, training and public sectors for over 20 years. We offer a complete recruitment solution, working on roles at every level of an organisation, from senior leadership right through to operations and support staff on a temporary, sessional and permanent basis, along with providing senior manager on an interim and consultancy basis lasting from 2 weeks to 6 months. We continue to excel and grow within the recruitment industry and are subsequently seeking innovative and ambitious talent to join our team. The person & the role You will be an adaptive and reliable CCAB accredited Accountant that is seeking the opportunity to showcase your skills to a variety of clients within the education sector. Experience of working within educational institutions within the planning and funding is essential for this position. You will primarily be working with Further Education Colleges and Training Providers on various interim contracts across the nation - all whilst reaping the benefits of being a full-time employed member of Protocol staff! We have an excellent client base, working with over 80% of FE Colleges nationwide, therefore your assignments will be interesting and of the highest quality, and a perfect way to develop your career with the support, guidance and training of a market-leading company. The perks This role is ideal for a finance professional who is looking for wider experience to bolster their CV with Interim/Consultant work without compromising on the benefits of an employed role and a steady income - the best of both worlds! Interim and consultancy assignments offer an unrivalled fast track to a more senior finance position - and we'll help you get there. This role is like no other, with flexible working options, wherever you are located. Whilst visits to our offices will be required occasionally, you will be primarily based within a client organisation or working remotely. Other benefits * Generous pension scheme * Free Bupa healthcare scheme - with the opportunity to add family for a subsidised fee * Specsavers vouchers * Childcare vouchers * Company social events * Contribution towards a college course of your choice If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering note stating why you feel you are suitable for the role. To arrange an informal, confidential discussion about this role, please contact Ian Sackree on (phone number removed). NO AGENCIES PLEASE BECAUSE WE ARE ONE

We are looking for an experience CFO to join a fantastic growing company in Manchester. This role is overseeing the Finance function. Perform analysis of the results and KPI's. Working alongside the senior management team. Putting in the correct financial process ensuring that sales productiviy is driven. Developing relationships with the whole business Must be highly analytical and very commercially aware. Please call for further information and speak to Angela. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser