Background to the role: Oxford Immunotec has recently transitioned from being a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ to a private group company, part of the overall PerkinElmer group. Given that the duties and responsibilities of the finance organisation have changed, we have reorganised the finance group into two global teams. The accounting function (also based in Abingdon) will report directly into PerkinElmer's corporate accounting function. Alongside that, we are looking for an operational finance lead to report to Oxford Immunotec's CEO. This person will provide a critical support to the CEO in running the business; by owning all the forecasting, planning and analysis for the business, owning the financial systems (e.g. ERP) and providing leadership to the functional leaders of the Company for investment decisions, spending control and strategic analysis. Depending on the experience and progression of the candidate; there may be opportunities to take over additional line management responsibilities or general management responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Driving the company to execute against its annual Corporate Goals and financial targets Independently demonstrates proactive leadership across the business including managing the relationships between finance and the operating leaders Provides coaching and mentoring to the financial analysts who are members of the Company's finance team including tactical direction and assisting with strategic problem solving Ensure appropriate oversight over the Company's finance and operational process including business and financial operating rhythms (monthly, quarterly closes) and other finance related processes (business integration etc) Partners with the Company's business leaders on their long-term strategic business plans Owns the Company's financial systems; including its ERP system and other tools for financial planning and analysis - ensure that the systems evolve to meet the needs of the business (and the reporting needs for the wider PerkinElmer group) Creates a leadership presence across the broader finance team and supports ongoing projects to enhance the entire organization Provides financial modelling to properly evaluate strategic business decisions and independently delivers ad-hoc analysis to inform and improve business performance. Assist the CEO in evaluating new business opportunities, including M&A activity. Will have a role in any subsequent integration. Participate in, and in some instances lead, risk and governance programs and procedures. Setting the "tone at the top" for integrity and compliance Other tasks as directed by the finance and business leadership Acting as a Corporate Officer of the company and subsidiaries if necessary Delivering reports and forecasts, as required, to support PerkinElmer corporate functions Requirements: Qualified accountant 10+ years of related business experience in Finance with a track record of graduated & scalable success preferably from a Pharma / Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Biotech background (Regulated company experience essential) 20% international travel (when permissions allow) Technical Skills Robust analytical & financial modelling skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational and market drivers. Detail focused. Strong ability to translate technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences. Proven leadership and management experience with the ability to recruit, engage, and mentor a team, while fostering a productive and inclusive work environment. Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage/complete multiple complex activities in a time-sensitive environment. Prior experience of global healthcare markets and of managing staff in multiple locations is desirable. Strong proficiency with financial systems and applications; Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications Successful completion of a Financial Leadership Development Program. Experience with SAP, IFS, Hyperion, Business Objects, TM1 are all desirable Location & Travel The position is based in the Abingdon headquarters, but frequent international travel is expected (20%) given the global nature of the team and the need to understand the Company's operations and customers Gleeson Recruitment are working exclusively with Oxford Immunotec for the recruitment of a Financial Director (UK) based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. All direct applications to Oxford Immunotec will be shared with Gleeson Recruitment Group. 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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Group FP&A Manager - UK Following multiple acquisitions, our client has has gone through rapid growth within the last year, as it seeks to cement its position as the number 1 software provider in the UK. Following a recent IPO our client has ambitious plans for the future, as it continues its growth trajectory primarily through an acquisition / integration strategy. The role context Following rapid expansion in the UK through acquisition, the business is going through significant transformation across all aspects of the business and the Finance function. We're looking for a bright and agile thinker to play a pivotal role in our strategy of rapid growth through acquisition, as we seek to build out a world class Finance function and partner with the business to ensure delivery of robust planning, decision making and to drive real insight into business performance. In essence, candidates will be given a blank sheet of paper and, with the support of the FD, be tasked with establishing an FP&A function for the future. The organisation has rapidly expanded over the past 6 months, meaning this is an incredibly exciting time to join. We're on a very ambitious growth path, so desire and ability to problem solve, with a constant improvement mind set is essential. The role will offer tremendous scope for personal development and opportunity to make a significant impact as we go through our journey of rapid growth. What will I be doing? Forecasting, Planning and Budgeting Lead the process of partnering with the UK leadership team and Finance colleagues to build a robust 3 statement forecast / budget consolidated medium term model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow) Establish and drive budget accountability and ownership across the business. Develop and implement fit for purpose forecasting and reforecasting processes, systems and controls (with appropriate personnel) Maintaining Risks and Ops visibility to understand 'rolling' forecast position. Support M&A activity as required from a due diligence and integration planning perspective. Manage and provide submission of the UK Group Budget pack with appropriate supporting schedules to Global Finance function Performance reporting and Insight Maintain a close relationship with the business to understand and anticipate business performance. Play a key role in explaining and converting 'Operational' activity into 'Financial' output - ensuring business leaders understand the key business drivers and metrics. Establish, measure and report on key business performance metrics Partner with and challenge finance colleagues to ensure robust and insightful month end accounting and reporting, ensuring the numbers are understood and reflect reality. Assist the treasury team with cash flow forecasting Together with the Financial Controller, develop weekly and monthly Business Performance Management insights and budget variance reporting, incorporating actuals from management reporting and insightful analysis of performance, risks and opportunities Analysis and Decision support Capital and project investment analysis and reviews, business case development and monitoring, working collaboratively and 'Financial' mentoring Operational Heads Development and preparation of Board reporting with analysis and commentary on both financial and non-financial measures Partner and support the UK Operating team with special Projects and ad hoc analysis to support investments, M&A and other projects as required. Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with the UK and Global finance team, to support relevant information sharing and consistent good practice Development and mentoring of the wider Finance team. Capability, Knowledge and Experience: Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant with an excellent academic record. Strong track record of having managed full budget / forecasting process in a large complex organisation. Strong accounting knowledge Excellent verbal and written communicator and demonstrable ability to challenge and partner senior leadership Ideally experience of working with or in a highly automated high transactional volume business. Advanced Excel and IT skills, ideally experience with using ERP systems (Netsuite knowledge is a strong advantage). Experience of working within a highly acquisitive environment a plus. 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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Job Purpose: This is a lead Internal Audit / Risk and Compliance opportunity within the European Internal Audit Team. Based in the European HQ with close links into the Japanese Head Office. This is a great opportunity for an experienced IA Manager with a background of managing multiple projects. Internal Audit / Compliance and Risk preferably with JSOX exposure. You will be responsible for conducting Financial and operational audits. In addition to this you will work closely with senior leadership across the group advising them on control frameworks. You will also gain exposure to technology, information security and project assurance Audits. Internal Audits: Proactively identify signs of possible internal control failures and work to ensure internal controls are operating effectively. Documenting control deficiencies and propose improvements which are clear, concise and provide value to management. Conduct JSOX audits, in line with risk management JSOX audit methodology and report results to relevant senior management. Apply analytical skills to review information, perform assessments of the audit results and evaluate the adequacy of controls. Co-ordinate and liaise with external auditors. Perform annual walk throughs with the control owners to confirm the design and operation of the controls Provide guidance and recommendations on control activities. Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with Risk Management and Business Management Ensure that risks and control data is documented to JSOX for in-scope processes is documented to JSOX standard Qualifications: Post graduate professional qualification (Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor) is preferable Experience Required: Essential - undertaking internal audits in corporate environments Prior experience researching accounting issues Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures that relate to auditing/accounting standards and analytical skills are necessary to prepare audits Key skills/attributes required: Strong ability to work independently and perform the necessary follow-ups with controls owners. Develop and maintain technical proficiency and current knowledge of professional standards, including accounting, auditing and financial reporting requirements. Knowledge of J SOX audit standards and testing protocol. A desire to understand the systems and processes under review and Company operations, policies and procedures. Analytical or statistical experience. Self-motivator and team player who brings a can-do approach. Interact and communicate well with employees across different business environments and external auditors. Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner. Constructively challenge management. Succinct, accurate reporting with pragmatic recommendations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years Internal Audit or External Audit experience. They will also have a strong academic record and hold a recognised accountancy qualification probably obtained from a leading professional services firm. Post qualification internal audit experience preferably gained from a global organisation or top practice firm is highly desirable but not essential. 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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Financial Controller - Berkshire - Medical / Pharma - £65,000/£82,000 + Car & Package My client is looking for an outstanding Financial Controller to join their team. Reporting to the Financial Director, the role is available due to continued European expansion. The successful candidate is likely to come from a Medical Devices / Pharma / Product based business. This role will suit a highly motivated candidate who is looking to progress. You will ideally have both a Corporate background and have trained from a top 10 firm (ACA qualification is preferred) Key responsibilities - Financial Controller: Management of the finance team (5) Management and production of monthly Management Accounts and relevant variance analysis in line with the reporting deadline Divisional and Group reporting responsibility Monthly reporting Monthly forecasting Management and maintenance of programme P&L and balance sheet Business planning Ensure that invoices are raised in a timely manner to meet contractual obligations Ensure all WIP is recorded, calculated correctly and managed so as to minimise risk Maintaining and developing a strong control environment Risk analysis on the P&L Ensure adherence to financial contractual obligations Ensuring Group policies and procedures are followed Requirements: Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Excellent academics A background in Medical Devices / Pharma / Product led business (pref with European exp) Excellent oral and written communication Experience of business transformation or a fast-paced change environment Ability to manage own workload and work autonomously and proactively The ability to clearly delver financial information to different stakeholders 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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Background to the role: Oxford Immunotec has recently transitioned from being a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ to a private group company, part of the overall PerkinElmer group. Given that the duties and responsibilities of the finance organisation have changed, we have reorganised the finance group into two global teams. The accounting function (also based in Abingdon) will report directly into PerkinElmer's corporate accounting function. Alongside that, we are looking for an operational finance lead to report to Oxford Immunotec's CEO. This person will provide a critical support to the CEO in running the business; by owning all the forecasting, planning and analysis for the business, owning the financial systems (e.g. ERP) and providing leadership to the functional leaders of the Company for investment decisions, spending control and strategic analysis. Depending on the experience and progression of the candidate; there may be opportunities to take over additional line management responsibilities or general management responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Driving the company to execute against its annual Corporate Goals and financial targets Independently demonstrates proactive leadership across the business including managing the relationships between finance and the operating leaders Provides coaching and mentoring to the financial analysts who are members of the Company's finance team including tactical direction and assisting with strategic problem solving Ensure appropriate oversight over the Company's finance and operational process including business and financial operating rhythms (monthly, quarterly closes) and other finance related processes (business integration etc) Partners with the Company's business leaders on their long-term strategic business plans Owns the Company's financial systems; including its ERP system and other tools for financial planning and analysis - ensure that the systems evolve to meet the needs of the business (and the reporting needs for the wider PerkinElmer group) Creates a leadership presence across the broader finance team and supports ongoing projects to enhance the entire organization Provides financial modelling to properly evaluate strategic business decisions and independently delivers ad-hoc analysis to inform and improve business performance. Assist the CEO in evaluating new business opportunities, including M&A activity. Will have a role in any subsequent integration. Participate in, and in some instances lead, risk and governance programs and procedures. Setting the "tone at the top" for integrity and compliance Other tasks as directed by the finance and business leadership Acting as a Corporate Officer of the company and subsidiaries if necessary Delivering reports and forecasts, as required, to support PerkinElmer corporate functions Requirements: Qualified accountant 10+ years of related business experience in Finance with a track record of graduated & scalable success preferably from a Pharma / Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Biotech background (Regulated company experience essential) 20% international travel (when permissions allow) Technical Skills Robust analytical & financial modelling skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational and market drivers. Detail focused. Strong ability to translate technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences. Proven leadership and management experience with the ability to recruit, engage, and mentor a team, while fostering a productive and inclusive work environment. Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage/complete multiple complex activities in a time-sensitive environment. Prior experience of global healthcare markets and of managing staff in multiple locations is desirable. Strong proficiency with financial systems and applications; Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications Successful completion of a Financial Leadership Development Program. Experience with SAP, IFS, Hyperion, Business Objects, TM1 are all desirable Location & Travel The position is based in the Abingdon headquarters, but frequent international travel is expected (20%) given the global nature of the team and the need to understand the Company's operations and customers Gleeson Recruitment are working exclusively with Oxford Immunotec for the recruitment of a Financial Director (UK) based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. All direct applications to Oxford Immunotec will be shared with Gleeson Recruitment Group.       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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Background to the role: Oxford Immunotec has recently transitioned from being a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ to a private group company, part of the overall PerkinElmer group. Given that the duties and responsibilities of the finance organisation have changed, we have reorganised the finance group into two global teams. The accounting function (also based in Abingdon) will report directly into PerkinElmer's corporate accounting function. Alongside that, we are looking for an operational finance lead to report to Oxford Immunotec's CEO. This person will provide a critical support to the CEO in running the business; by owning all the forecasting, planning and analysis for the business, owning the financial systems (e.g. ERP) and providing leadership to the functional leaders of the Company for investment decisions, spending control and strategic analysis. Depending on the experience and progression of the candidate; there may be opportunities to take over additional line management responsibilities or general management responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Driving the company to execute against its annual Corporate Goals and financial targets Independently demonstrates proactive leadership across the business including managing the relationships between finance and the operating leaders Provides coaching and mentoring to the financial analysts who are members of the Company's finance team including tactical direction and assisting with strategic problem solving Ensure appropriate oversight over the Company's finance and operational process including business and financial operating rhythms (monthly, quarterly closes) and other finance related processes (business integration etc) Partners with the Company's business leaders on their long-term strategic business plans Owns the Company's financial systems; including its ERP system and other tools for financial planning and analysis - ensure that the systems evolve to meet the needs of the business (and the reporting needs for the wider PerkinElmer group) Creates a leadership presence across the broader finance team and supports ongoing projects to enhance the entire organization Provides financial modelling to properly evaluate strategic business decisions and independently delivers ad-hoc analysis to inform and improve business performance. Assist the CEO in evaluating new business opportunities, including M&A activity. Will have a role in any subsequent integration. Participate in, and in some instances lead, risk and governance programs and procedures. Setting the "tone at the top" for integrity and compliance Other tasks as directed by the finance and business leadership Acting as a Corporate Officer of the company and subsidiaries if necessary Delivering reports and forecasts, as required, to support PerkinElmer corporate functions Requirements: Qualified Accountant 10+ years of related business experience in Finance with a track record of graduated & scalable success preferably from a Pharma / Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Biotech background (Regulated company experience essential) 20% international travel (when permissions allow) Technical Skills Robust analytical & financial modelling skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational and market drivers. Detail focused. Strong ability to translate technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences. Proven leadership and management experience with the ability to recruit, engage, and mentor a team, while fostering a productive and inclusive work environment. Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage/complete multiple complex activities in a time-sensitive environment. Prior experience of global healthcare markets and of managing staff in multiple locations is desirable. Strong proficiency with financial systems and applications; Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications Successful completion of a Financial Leadership Development Program. Experience with SAP, IFS, Hyperion, Business Objects, TM1 are all desirable Management Competency Coaching; Maturity and experience to act as a mentor to develop people and build succession cover. Building Effective Teams; Advanced interpersonal skills which allow effective interaction and influence at all levels both internally and externally and across cultures. Highly intelligent, critical, nimble and nuanced thinker with dedicated attention to detail without sacrificing understanding of and focus on the big picture Compliance & Integrity Highest ethical and personal standards Communications & Relationships: Team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity. Comfortable working with senior management. Builds constructive, effective relationships, and is able to influence peers and executive management. Creativity & Innovation: Strong ability to navigate through ambiguity, show initiative, and confidently manage conflict and difficult conversations especially during times of change. Strategic thinker. Strong bias for action while considering potential outcomes from multiple angles. Always driving towards simplification and transparency. People Management Competency Is able to articulate and implement the company's goals, vision and values Encourages a culture of creativity of thought and knowledge sharing Leads by serving and is a role model to their team Communicates regularly throughout the company and is able to synthesize complex information in an accessible and engaging manner Inspires, motivates and guides others to accomplishing organisational goals Builds teams and collaborations which encourage cooperation and deliver program goals Has proven experience of identifying, supporting their teams though coaching, mentoring and challenging the progress against development needs Champions cultural diversity and demonstrates inclusive management practices Fosters a culture of compliance and integrity and instils mutual trust and confidence within their teams Able to build high quality development and midterm succession plans for their team and adapts plans when necessary. Actions and delivers on HR commitments and supports company events Is able to vary their style and adapts to different coaching styles to best support their team Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency, ownership and commitment to realising objectives Demonstrates the ability to resolve conflict and facilitate consensus building and trust Is able to provide direction to the team, make decisions and provide clarity in ambiguous or challenging situations Is able to drive discretionary effort in their teams Location & Travel The position is based in the Abingdon headquarters, but frequent international travel is expected (20%) given the global nature of the team and the need to understand the Company's operations and customers Gleeson Recruitment are working exclusively with Oxford Immunotec for the recruitment of a Financial Director (UK) based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. All direct applications to Oxford Immunotec will be shared with Gleeson Recruitment Group. 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Financial Controller - Berkshire - Medical / Pharma - £65,000/£82,000 + Car & Package My client is looking for an outstanding Financial Controller to join their team. Reporting to the Financial Director, the role is available due to continued European expansion. The successful candidate is likely to come from a Medical Devices / Pharma / Product based business. This role will suit a highly motivated candidate who is looking to progress. You will ideally have both a Corporate background and have trained from a top 10 firm (ACA qualification is preferred) Key responsibilities - Financial Controller: Management of the finance team (5) Management and production of monthly Management Accounts and relevant variance analysis in line with the reporting deadline Divisional and Group reporting responsibility Monthly reporting Monthly forecasting Management and maintenance of programme P&L and balance sheet Business planning Ensure that invoices are raised in a timely manner to meet contractual obligations Ensure all WIP is recorded, calculated correctly and managed so as to minimise risk Maintaining and developing a strong control environment Risk analysis on the P&L Ensure adherence to financial contractual obligations Ensuring Group policies and procedures are followed Requirements: Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Excellent academics A background in Medical Devices / Pharma / Product led business (pref with European exp) Excellent oral and written communication Experience of business transformation or a fast-paced change environment Ability to manage own workload and work autonomously and proactively The ability to clearly delver financial information to different stakeholders 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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Financial Controller - Berkshire - Medical / Pharma - £65,000/£82,000 + Car & Package My client is looking for an outstanding Financial Controller to join their team. Reporting to the Financial Director, the role is available due to continued European expansion. The successful candidate is likely to come from a Medical Devices / Pharma / Product based business. This role will suit a highly motivated candidate who is looking to progress. You will ideally have both a Corporate background and have trained from a top 10 firm (ACA qualification is preferred) Key responsibilities - Financial Controller: Management of the finance team (5) Management and production of monthly Management Accounts and relevant variance analysis in line with the reporting deadline Divisional and Group reporting responsibility Monthly reporting Monthly forecasting Management and maintenance of programme P&L and balance sheet Business planning Ensure that invoices are raised in a timely manner to meet contractual obligations Ensure all WIP is recorded, calculated correctly and managed so as to minimise risk Maintaining and developing a strong control environment Risk analysis on the P&L Ensure adherence to financial contractual obligations Ensuring Group policies and procedures are followed Requirements: Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Excellent academics A background in Medical Devices / Pharma / Product led business (pref with European exp) Excellent oral and written communication Experience of business transformation or a fast-paced change environment Ability to manage own workload and work autonomously and proactively The ability to clearly delver financial information to different stakeholders 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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The Head of Accounting, Compliance and Governance is responsible for managing overall accounting governance for the UK network, ensuring complete compliance with accounting standards, corporate policy and internal controls. The role focuses on ensuring that all Finance corporate policies, external accounting standards (IFRS) and internal controls are in place and adhered to, minimising business risk and the risk of reputational damage due to failure to comply. It has overall responsibility for the accuracy and quality of the company's Balance Sheet. Success Criteria The role operates as the business interface with specialist corporate functions such as Tax, Treasury, Pensions, Risk, Procurement, Legal, Audit, Financial Shared Services and with external parties such as auditors, statutory institutions, the post holder is required to maintain effective working relationships with these departments to ensure suitable governance processes are in place and maintained. The role has responsibility for management of control-related system implementations and upgrades Continuous improvement is key to the role, continuously checking controls and identifying gaps and areas for improvement. Specific Role Challenges (key focus areas/challenges expected for post holder) The role faces occasional cross-functional conflict, where control processes and systems may be considered a hindrance to business growth Integrity of Balance Sheet requires management of remote Financial Shared Services Requirements: Direct, supervise and motivate team members (3x FTE) Ensure resource levels within the team are maintained, following the correct recruitment processes where required. Display passion for the business, lead and motivate others Determine the optimal roles, performance targets and goals for the team, ensuring team members are aware of this and managed against set targets appropriately Reward initiative, promote talent, and rotate staff within the team to expand and enhance cross functional knowledge. Provide coaching to team members to support their professional development Work closely with and leverage the skills of the shared Centre of Excellence team Acts as the bridge between corporate functions and the business, ensuring compliance with all internal policies and all relevant external legislation and accounting standards. Manages financial control systems implementation and upgrades Complete timely filing of statutory accounts, clean external and internal audits, high level of compliance with internal controls Process Plan, organize and execute timetable of events such as audits, Balance Sheet reviews, internal control reviews, scheduled meetings with corporate functions and external parties Manage events and projects to key milestones and targets. Present updates to CFO and, where relevant, UK Management Board Skills / Capabilities / Education Expert knowledge of both internal finance policies and external accounting standards Proven problem solving and analytical skills High levels of initiative Strong planning and organizational skills Ability to work under pressure and to targets Strong influencing skills, using 21st Century Management behaviours Ability to interact at most senior levels within the organisation and with external parties High degree of literacy and numeracy Detailed knowledge and understanding of complex ERP systems and processes Educated to degree level ACA, ICAEW qualified ( 3+ years PQE) 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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