Our client is looking for a Financial Controller with recent experience in a Manufacturing SME. They are experts in high-performance syntactic materials, serving a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, marine, motorsport (including 9 out of the 10 F1 Teams) and more. Their success stems from delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to meet complex and demanding requirements. They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the daily operations of the Finance department (team of five) and support their Finance Director. In this key role, you'll handle financial reporting and analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making while enjoying autonomy to improve and streamline the finance function. Due to rapid growth in the business and department, the role will initially be onsite 5 days per week (for at least the first year). This will allow the full opportunity to coach and develop the existing team. Key Tasks/Accountabilities Manage the working capital components of the Group with specific attention to cashflow, debtors and currency management. This will include the production and maintenance of a detailed cashflow forecast extending out 6 months on a week-by-week basis. Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems ensuring that supporting internal controls are appropriate and robust as the business develops, ensuring integrity and transparency. Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts, with particular attention to Gross Margin analysis, drilling down into product and customer performance. All to be done in adherence with well-established deadlines. Lead the reporting for the project-based section of the business, ensuring there are weekly updates on the progress of each live project. This is essential to ensure revenue and costs for this section of the business are reported correctly and that the team understand whether each project is running in line with profit expectations. Review month end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts. Actively manage overheads, seeking efficiencies and savings where possible. Oversee the monthly processing of payroll and other employee payments. Deliver daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports as appropriate, ensuring meaningful relevant data is communicated effectively to the appropriate people within the already well-established timetables. Ensuring the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly. Support the ongoing development of team members, identifying training needs and arranging training where appropriate. The Successful Applicant Essential CIMA qualified Similar level role in a manufacturing SME environment Sound working knowledge of Sage 50 (will be moving towards Sage 200) MS Excel Advanced Hard working, robust and diligent with high energy levels. Up to date knowledge of accounting regulations Commercial business awareness Excellent communicator Desirable ACA/ACCA qualified Management Qualification Experience/knowledge of Power BI reports ERP/MRP Systems Part qualified or ACIMA/CGMA AAT qualified Key Personal Attributes/Behavioural Competencies Able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines Strong organisational skills, ability to meet strict deadlines and reliable Proactive, both as a manager and department leader, ensuring tasks are seen through to completion through the team Encourages and motivates team members to succeed Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Why Join Them? Annual Profit share bonus. Enhanced contributory pension scheme. 33 days annual leave. Competitive salary. Growth opportunity to Finance Director Insurances (Income Protection, Critical Illness etc ). Employee Assistance Programme Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and growth. Thrive in a role where your contributions directly impact the Company's success If you're ready for a challenging role with growth potential, please apply now.
20/12/2024
Full time
Our client is looking for a Financial Controller with recent experience in a Manufacturing SME. They are experts in high-performance syntactic materials, serving a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, marine, motorsport (including 9 out of the 10 F1 Teams) and more. Their success stems from delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to meet complex and demanding requirements. They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the daily operations of the Finance department (team of five) and support their Finance Director. In this key role, you'll handle financial reporting and analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making while enjoying autonomy to improve and streamline the finance function. Due to rapid growth in the business and department, the role will initially be onsite 5 days per week (for at least the first year). This will allow the full opportunity to coach and develop the existing team. Key Tasks/Accountabilities Manage the working capital components of the Group with specific attention to cashflow, debtors and currency management. This will include the production and maintenance of a detailed cashflow forecast extending out 6 months on a week-by-week basis. Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems ensuring that supporting internal controls are appropriate and robust as the business develops, ensuring integrity and transparency. Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts, with particular attention to Gross Margin analysis, drilling down into product and customer performance. All to be done in adherence with well-established deadlines. Lead the reporting for the project-based section of the business, ensuring there are weekly updates on the progress of each live project. This is essential to ensure revenue and costs for this section of the business are reported correctly and that the team understand whether each project is running in line with profit expectations. Review month end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts. Actively manage overheads, seeking efficiencies and savings where possible. Oversee the monthly processing of payroll and other employee payments. Deliver daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports as appropriate, ensuring meaningful relevant data is communicated effectively to the appropriate people within the already well-established timetables. Ensuring the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly. Support the ongoing development of team members, identifying training needs and arranging training where appropriate. The Successful Applicant Essential CIMA qualified Similar level role in a manufacturing SME environment Sound working knowledge of Sage 50 (will be moving towards Sage 200) MS Excel Advanced Hard working, robust and diligent with high energy levels. Up to date knowledge of accounting regulations Commercial business awareness Excellent communicator Desirable ACA/ACCA qualified Management Qualification Experience/knowledge of Power BI reports ERP/MRP Systems Part qualified or ACIMA/CGMA AAT qualified Key Personal Attributes/Behavioural Competencies Able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines Strong organisational skills, ability to meet strict deadlines and reliable Proactive, both as a manager and department leader, ensuring tasks are seen through to completion through the team Encourages and motivates team members to succeed Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Why Join Them? Annual Profit share bonus. Enhanced contributory pension scheme. 33 days annual leave. Competitive salary. Growth opportunity to Finance Director Insurances (Income Protection, Critical Illness etc ). Employee Assistance Programme Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and growth. Thrive in a role where your contributions directly impact the Company's success If you're ready for a challenging role with growth potential, please apply now.
About the role: In this role, you will lead a specialised team dedicated to proactive threat research, analysing emerging cyber threats, and testing and identifying potential vulnerabilities in our deployed devices. You will be instrumental in maintaining an up-to-date threat intelligence framework that informs our security strategies and response plans. You will perform and oversee regular vulnerability scanning to support our comprehensive post-market vulnerability process. Post-market, you will oversee the continuous monitoring and management of vulnerabilities in our healthcare devices, coordinating closely with product development, engineering, and support teams to ensure timely and effective remediation. You will work within our established vulnerability disclosure program, fostering collaboration with external researchers and stakeholders to enhance our security posture. Main responsibilities will include: Evolve and enhance our continuous monitoring and analysis of threat intelligence sources to identify potential security risks proactively. Maintain detailed records of threat research activities, vulnerability assessments, and incident responses. Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of vulnerabilities in our products and infrastructure. Perform risk assessments to evaluate the potential impact of vulnerabilities and prioritise remediation efforts. Coordinate with Product Security Officers, development, engineering, and support teams to resolve identified vulnerabilities promptly. Ensure all post-market vulnerability management practices comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards (eg, FDA, ISO/IEC 27001). Foster strong relationships with internal R&D teams, external partners, and industry organisations to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and developments. Provide expert guidance and support to cross-functional teams on security best practices and vulnerability management. Produce regular reports on the status of post-market vulnerability management efforts and key performance metrics. Ensure the continuous improvement of threat intelligence processes, tools, and technologies. Establish performance metrics, baseline team activity and work to continuously improve operations. Cultivate strong team unity and ensure alignment with organisational goals through effective communication, motivation, and leadership. May perform other duties as required. About you: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, a master's degree is distinct advantage. 3+ years of management experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat hunting and threat research. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. Experience with threat intelligence platforms, threat hunting tools, and cybersecurity frameworks. Strong understanding of development languages including: C# and the .NET framework with additional experience in either Python, JavaScript, or C/C++. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and priorti
18/12/2024
Full time
About the role: In this role, you will lead a specialised team dedicated to proactive threat research, analysing emerging cyber threats, and testing and identifying potential vulnerabilities in our deployed devices. You will be instrumental in maintaining an up-to-date threat intelligence framework that informs our security strategies and response plans. You will perform and oversee regular vulnerability scanning to support our comprehensive post-market vulnerability process. Post-market, you will oversee the continuous monitoring and management of vulnerabilities in our healthcare devices, coordinating closely with product development, engineering, and support teams to ensure timely and effective remediation. You will work within our established vulnerability disclosure program, fostering collaboration with external researchers and stakeholders to enhance our security posture. Main responsibilities will include: Evolve and enhance our continuous monitoring and analysis of threat intelligence sources to identify potential security risks proactively. Maintain detailed records of threat research activities, vulnerability assessments, and incident responses. Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of vulnerabilities in our products and infrastructure. Perform risk assessments to evaluate the potential impact of vulnerabilities and prioritise remediation efforts. Coordinate with Product Security Officers, development, engineering, and support teams to resolve identified vulnerabilities promptly. Ensure all post-market vulnerability management practices comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards (eg, FDA, ISO/IEC 27001). Foster strong relationships with internal R&D teams, external partners, and industry organisations to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and developments. Provide expert guidance and support to cross-functional teams on security best practices and vulnerability management. Produce regular reports on the status of post-market vulnerability management efforts and key performance metrics. Ensure the continuous improvement of threat intelligence processes, tools, and technologies. Establish performance metrics, baseline team activity and work to continuously improve operations. Cultivate strong team unity and ensure alignment with organisational goals through effective communication, motivation, and leadership. May perform other duties as required. About you: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, a master's degree is distinct advantage. 3+ years of management experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat hunting and threat research. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. Experience with threat intelligence platforms, threat hunting tools, and cybersecurity frameworks. Strong understanding of development languages including: C# and the .NET framework with additional experience in either Python, JavaScript, or C/C++. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and priorti
Sanderson Government & Defence
Farnborough, Hampshire
Network Engineer (Cisco) - MOD DV - Permanent Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough (4-5 days a week on-site) Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Company Benefits Clearance: Active MOD DV Contingency : Must be a sole British national This is an opportunity to join an exciting SME in the UK Secure Sector, they are looking to add a Network Support Engineer to join one of their technical teams. As a Network Support Engineer, you will provide support for Cisco network routing, switching and data centre fabric products and services (both hardware and software) and the technologies used to InterconnecT network devices and end systems/hosts. You will collaborate internally and externally with customers, vendors & 3rd parties to troubleshoot & debug issues with customer networks. You will require analytical skills and technical knowledge to solve complex product and network problems. Effectively utilise lab setups to recreate and solve problems and support various customers and their networks. Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement: Lead the delivery of services, foster strong relationships with customer operational teams, and coordinate incident management and resolution. Problem Resolution: Act as a focal point for resolving complex customer problems, leveraging Cisco technologies across Security, Unified Collaboration, and Data Centre solutions. Incident Management: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical incidents related to Cisco products, services, and solutions. Testing and Compatibility: Build or utilise test environments to resolve complex problems and compatibility issues. Knowledge Sharing: Develop and deliver knowledge transfer materials and problem resolution documentation for customers and team members. Incident Documentation: Maintain accurate records in incident and knowledge management systems and ensure adherence to case management guidelines. Communication: Provide clear and effective communication with customers and Networkology stakeholders regarding the status and progress of service requests. Skills Certification: CCNA/CCNP Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Cisco solutions, particularly in one or more of the following: Security, Unified Collaboration, Data Centre Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer and stakeholder interactions. Customer Focus: Experience in building and maintaining positive customer relationships. Documentation: Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate incident documentation
17/12/2024
Full time
Network Engineer (Cisco) - MOD DV - Permanent Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough (4-5 days a week on-site) Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Company Benefits Clearance: Active MOD DV Contingency : Must be a sole British national This is an opportunity to join an exciting SME in the UK Secure Sector, they are looking to add a Network Support Engineer to join one of their technical teams. As a Network Support Engineer, you will provide support for Cisco network routing, switching and data centre fabric products and services (both hardware and software) and the technologies used to InterconnecT network devices and end systems/hosts. You will collaborate internally and externally with customers, vendors & 3rd parties to troubleshoot & debug issues with customer networks. You will require analytical skills and technical knowledge to solve complex product and network problems. Effectively utilise lab setups to recreate and solve problems and support various customers and their networks. Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement: Lead the delivery of services, foster strong relationships with customer operational teams, and coordinate incident management and resolution. Problem Resolution: Act as a focal point for resolving complex customer problems, leveraging Cisco technologies across Security, Unified Collaboration, and Data Centre solutions. Incident Management: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical incidents related to Cisco products, services, and solutions. Testing and Compatibility: Build or utilise test environments to resolve complex problems and compatibility issues. Knowledge Sharing: Develop and deliver knowledge transfer materials and problem resolution documentation for customers and team members. Incident Documentation: Maintain accurate records in incident and knowledge management systems and ensure adherence to case management guidelines. Communication: Provide clear and effective communication with customers and Networkology stakeholders regarding the status and progress of service requests. Skills Certification: CCNA/CCNP Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Cisco solutions, particularly in one or more of the following: Security, Unified Collaboration, Data Centre Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer and stakeholder interactions. Customer Focus: Experience in building and maintaining positive customer relationships. Documentation: Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate incident documentation
