account director
In the marketing, digital and advertising sectors, an effective Account Director will build and maintain amicable relationships with a wide range of clients and take the lead in the planning and execution of personalised marketing strategies and campaigns.
Account Directors have a holistic understanding of their sector - they will have cultivated demonstrable knowledge and experience across a wide range of marketing and digital specialisms within B2B or B2C, enabling them to tailor their service to each client’s specific needs.
An established Account Director will manage, support and inspire a team of senior account managers (SAMs), account managers (AMs) and executives. They will have a great aptitude for leadership and communication, and a keen desire to push their team, their clients and their agency both creatively and strategically.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a team leader or line manager within a creative or digital agency – meaning they will be a confident presenter, have a great understanding of (and respect for) the creative process and an excellent comprehension of brand and best practice marketing approaches (including digital communications).
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Financial Controller
Permanent / Leicester
Are you an experienced financial professional looking to make a significant impact in a global manufacturing organisation? Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to lead the finance department for their Leicester site and oversee UK global operations. Join us and be part of our dynamic team driving financial excellence and shaping the future of our company.Company Overview:The business in question are a leading global manufacturer with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional products to customers worldwide. With operations spanning multiple continents, they specialise in producing high-quality goods across diverse industries. The Leicester site plays a pivotal role with UK operations, and the business are seeking a talented Financial Controller to lead the finance function and contribute to their continued success.Responsibilities:As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations for Leicester, as well as broader UK global operations. Your key responsibilities will include:Leading and managing the finance department, ensuring efficient and accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.Collaborating with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.Monitoring financial performance, analysing variances, and providing valuable insights to drive profitability and cost optimisation.Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax requirements.Managing cash flow, working capital, and risk management to maintain financial stability.Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.Driving process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.Requirements:We are looking for the following qualifications:A relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable.Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Knowledge of financial management principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.Leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate a high-performing finance team.Communication and presentation abilities to effectively convey financial information to stakeholders at all levels. 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.
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Finance Business Partner
Permanent / Wolverhampton
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working in an exclusive partnership with a high-growth global manufacturing business in Wolverhampton, who are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join the team since the incumbent has recently qualified and taken an internal promotion. This is a perfect role for those at finalist level looking for a business to accommodate their qualification, and advance their career once qualified. As Finance Business Partner, you will be providing accurate and timely analysis to support key stakeholders within the business to support decision making.Whilst the business turnover 500 million + in the UK, they are part of a multi billion US Group. Therefore is excellent career potential in this role, with the opportunity to step up into a more senior position in the next 2 years, as well as opportunities at an international level, if this is of interest. The role would be a fantastic fit for a part qualified, finalist or newly qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountant, with strong business partnering skills, who has ideally worked within either a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will have a curious mindset, have the confidence to constantly review and challenge data and have the ability to identify risks and opportunities in current processes.Key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner :Business Partnering with various Program TeamsResponsible for understanding financial risk & opportunities across all Engineering projectsPreparation of the monthly accounts, journal entries and variance analysisPreparation of Management Reports and Forecast PacksWorking closely with project managers to ensure project performance is on track and delivered to planPartnering the Cost reduction team to ensure projects are achieving their milestonesMonitor and track savings generated from investments to approved projects / planIn return you will receive competitive salary up to £50,000 with 10% bonus, a 4.5 working day week and hybrid working policy. Being a multi-billion group, there are many progression opportunities throughout finance available, in Wolverhampton but also globally.Get in touch now for immediate consideration. 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.
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Assistant Management Accountant
Permanent / Newbury
Assistant Management Accountant - Newbury£25,000 - £28,000 + study support + 25 days holiday + pension, health-care5 days Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively with a growing, well established business, who continue to grow with a very exciting future growth plan ahead. This client require a career focussed Assistant Management Accountant to join their established finance team at their offices near Newbury, following a recent internal promotion.Reporting directly into the Head of Management Accounts, and working within the Management Accounts team, with 4 other Management Accountants, you will play a pivotal role in the finance team and you will take on a broad and varied role that will suit an active studier of ACCA or CIMA, or possibly AAT who has also gained some accounting experience in their career to date. You will enjoy a hands-on Assistant Management Accountant role where you will be responsible for:Assisting with preparation of Monthly Management AccountsMonth-end close & some reportingVAT returns, reconciliations and submissionsFixed Asset Register ManagementSupport in forecasting and annual budget processSupport in the imminent annual year-end auditAd-hoc project workExperience Required as the successful Assistant Management Accountant:Previous years of management accounting experience gained with extensive experience gained in profit & loss and the balance sheet.You will possess strong systems skills including intermediate ExcelYou will be a UK resident, with recent similar UK Management Accounts experienceYou will be a self-motivated and hard-working individual with great attention to detailYou will be a true team player with a personable natureYou will offer superb communication skills (both written and verbal) and be able to communicate with the wider finance team and the wider business with easeAs the Assistant Management Accountant, you will enjoy working in a truly supportive and team orientated organisation who supports its staff and ensures they are able to develop and progress in line with the needs of the business. You will receive a comprehensive package which also includes full study support, pension and flexible working hours.For further information regarding this Assistant Management Accountant in Newbury, please don't hesitate to contact me.GleeReadingBy 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.
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Graduate or College leaver or School leaver - Finance Trainee
Permanent / Newbury
Graduate or College leaver or School leaver - Finance TraineeBased near Newbury (fully office based, 5 days per week)Salary Guide: £20,000 - £25,000 + 25 days holiday + annual bonus + pension Full time office basedI'm delighted to be recruiting for a newly created Graduate or College leaver or School leaver - as a Finance Trainee. You will be based on the outskirts of Newbury - and this role is ideally suited to candidates who have graduated in 2021 or 2022 or who have recently left college, who are keen to embark on a superb finance role for our supportive, well-established client. You don't necessarily have to have any work experience, and don't need a finance degree, but offer a graduate background and offer an engaging, personable approach, be team spirited and keen to work for a stable, friendly finance team.You will be reporting to the Finance Manager, and working closely with the Accounts Team Leader and you will enjoy a long-term finance career with our client. Ideally you will be able to offer strong communication skills, good Excel skills (pivot tables, v look ups etc) as well as good numerate background.Your role will be based in the Central Head Office finance team and you will be:- Supporting the Accounts Payable team with handling invoices - Helping the team with invoice-processing - Solving queries, via emails and phone calls - Bank Reconciliations - Setting up new suppliers - Calculating rebates - Raising invoices - Sending out relevant paperwork to clients - Handling queries and supporting the wider finance team The ideal Graduate or College leaver or School leaver - Finance Trainee, is likely to have: - Recently Graduated (any degree is welcomed) - from 2021 or 2022 or be a recent School Leaver or College Leaver- Strong communication skills and be a strong team player - Able to be adaptable, flexible and happy to learn - Be committed to a long term stable finance career What you can expect: - A friendly, supportive, team spirited business to work with - A long term finance career - Full study support if needed - for AAT/ACCA/CIMA - paid for exams and all entry fees paid - Regular social events and team building days - £19,000 - £24,000 + regular salary reviews, annual bonus, study support + 25 days holiday This is a superb, unique offering to the market and you will expect to receive full training and a great long term career opportunity. Please note this role is based 100% in their Newbury Offices and close to all public transport routes as well as plenty of free parking. Please get in touch for further details. GleeReadingBy 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.
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Finance Business Partner (Remote)
Permanent / Warwickshire
Gleeson Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with this well-known, market leading business, as we support them through their growth phase. We are seeking a commercially driven Finance Business Partner to provide financial management across the company, with the overriding aim of helping the Group to improve the financial performance. This is a key role working with other members of the Senior Leadership Team. The Job:Reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance, you will be an ambitious, experienced candidate, with proven experience of building strong relationships within the non-financial stakeholders to take a joined up, proactive approach. You will be a true financial leader, taking ownership of the delivery of business projects.This is a remote home working role, with 3-4 days per month visiting sites across the West region.Duties include:Identifying opportunities to improve business performance, adding financial and commercial knowledge to discussions and supporting the delivery of key financial targets.Provide commercial support in new business opportunities, bespoke pricing and contract renewals.Business partner to key stakeholders, providing guidance, support and expertise.Drive improved financial awareness via effective business partnering, finance inductions, workshops and training.Month end reporting and analysis, providing informative analysis of month end performance, identifying key variances, underlying causes, risks and opportunities to key stakeholders.Forge strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Contribute to the development and pursuit of strategic finance goals, through capital allocation and commercial decision making.Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting.The Requirements:Ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.Resilient self-starter who identifies problems and implements solutions.Strong business acumen to diagnose business performance issues & implement improvements.Credible and persuasive communication skills with proven ability to influence.Broader understanding of management accounts, business reporting and financial operations.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financials into meaningful business recommendations.In Return:£60,000 salary20% BonusPensionPrivate Medical CoverOpportunity to work with a market-leading, exciting brand with positive and down-to-earth cultureIf this sounds like you, please call Sophie Evans, Gleeson Recruitment, on 07812 079718 for further information, or apply direct!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.
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FP&A Manager
Permanent / Coventry
Gleeson Recruitment Group are supporting a fast-paced private equity backed B2B service business based in Coventry with the recruitment of a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.Through several acquisitions and organic growth, our client is an established market leader operating nationwide with a diverse customer base across both the private and public sectors.As a member of a small but growing FP&A team you will play a high-profile role within the UK company, reporting to the Head of FP&A with regular exposure to the CFO and CEO. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing all areas of management reporting. Working in partnership with the finance team and the wider business you will develop a suite of leading indicators and forward-looking analytics that will improve the financial and operational insight.Key responsibilities:Delivering the UK planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting cycles to deliver value added analysis and insights.Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly flash and UK performance reporting pack for the UK Leadership Team and Group Reporting Team.Collate, understand and communicate clearly risks and opportunities and their impact and likelihood in support of regular business reviews and updates.Prepare of regular and ad-hoc analysis, reporting and presentations for the CFO, for shareholders as well as the Group Management Board.Develop the suite of leading indicators and forward-looking analytics driving strategic, operational and financial initiatives. Evolve the team's processes with technology to improve the group's data quality, insights, decisions and actions.Work with the business development team to develop and maintain a contract database to track and analyse sales pipeline, forward order book along with lifetime contract performance.Provide accurate and timely month end reporting and provision of insightful analysis of performance and variances.Stakeholders across the business, both financial and non-financial, to provide insight into current and future performance.This position is best suited to a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA /ACMA) with experience of providing accurate and timely month end reporting and provision of insightful analysis of performance and variances. You will have good modelling and scenario planning expertise, able to work with a variety of data sources to produce meaningful and reliable outputs, reconciled to core financial systems.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.
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