SAP Solutions Architect - R2R/Record to Report Reading - 3 days per week in the office £75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Fantastic new permanent opportunity for an experienced SAP Solutions Architect with this market leading global manufacturing business based in Reading. Reporting into the Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will be responsible for key decision-making on Solution designs within the SAP R2R/Record to Report process. You will ensure that business requirements are met while supporting the overall objectives for the business and adhering to Industry best practices. You will combine your deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business processes to design and implement solutions that contribute to the business's overall success. You will be the bridge between business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring that systems enable and enhance the efficiency of business operations. As a specialist of the R2R/Record to Report functional area, you will work closely with the functional global process owner team to ensure that the solutions they design and develop will meet the requirements of the business; be compliant with overall Enterprise Architecture; and be as close to core standard as possible, with minimal change. You will also work closely with their delivery partners to ensure that what is built meets the design and technical specifications, is delivered to standards, is fit for purpose, and is fully documented. Main responsibilities: Solution Design: Develop comprehensive and fit-for-purpose solution designs. Collaborate with Global Process Owners to gather, understand and analyse business related requirements and the processes that they support. Translate these business requirements into effective solutions using the best-fit applications, collaborate with vendors to assess cost implications and ensure the complete impact is accessed and documented. Ensure the design considers fit-with-standard, scalability, flexibility, future growth and assure the quality of the solution via the review and approval of testing outcomes, assess the impact on the existing solution for regression and maintain documentation updated. System Architecture: Define and implement an optimised system architecture. Plan and design the system landscape, considering factors such as performance, security, and integration related to Solutions. Align the architecture with industry best practices, standards and Enterprise Architecture. Evaluate and select technologies that offer a cost-effective solution for supporting all desired business processes. Selection should be made in collaboration with global process owners, and both implementation and maintenance expenses should be considered. Integration with Existing Systems: Ensure seamless integration of solutions with existing systems. Collaborate with other architects, developers, and integration teams to design effective interfaces and end-to-end integration across solutions. Identify and resolve integration challenges to maintain data flow and business process continuity. Project Delivery: Support delivery of projects to time, quality and budget. Participate in the project planning to ensure there is full coverage of Solution activities and the timelines are realistic. Collaborate and engage with 3rd party delivery partners to ensure that what is being built aligns with requirements and specifications. Collaborate with project managers to identify and mitigate risks that could impact project delivery. Accountable for creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation of the solution architecture, configurations, ensuring accessibility and compliance. Skills Required: Proven experience as an SAP R2R/Record to Report Solution Architect. Extensive knowledge of SAP technologies and a strong focus within R2R/Record to Report. Extensive knowledge of SAP technologies, including SAP S/4 HANA, which includes General Ledger, Accounting, Financial Closing, Fixed Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Compliance and Audit Strong technical skills in SAP S/4 HANA architecture, configuration, and customisation Ability to design and implement complex SAP solutions to meet business requirements. Strong understanding of SAP integration technologies and methodologies, data migration, and system landscape design. SAP certification eg, (SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates) Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in: SAP Treasury E-invoicing SAP Group Reporting Concur Integration Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills. Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities. Effective planning, organisation, and delegation skills. High energy, tenacity, and enthusiasm for delivering results. For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Danny Palmer at (see below)
21/01/2025
Full time
SAP Solutions Architect - R2R/Record to Report Reading - 3 days per week in the office £75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Fantastic new permanent opportunity for an experienced SAP Solutions Architect with this market leading global manufacturing business based in Reading. Reporting into the Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will be responsible for key decision-making on Solution designs within the SAP R2R/Record to Report process. You will ensure that business requirements are met while supporting the overall objectives for the business and adhering to Industry best practices. You will combine your deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business processes to design and implement solutions that contribute to the business's overall success. You will be the bridge between business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring that systems enable and enhance the efficiency of business operations. As a specialist of the R2R/Record to Report functional area, you will work closely with the functional global process owner team to ensure that the solutions they design and develop will meet the requirements of the business; be compliant with overall Enterprise Architecture; and be as close to core standard as possible, with minimal change. You will also work closely with their delivery partners to ensure that what is built meets the design and technical specifications, is delivered to standards, is fit for purpose, and is fully documented. Main responsibilities: Solution Design: Develop comprehensive and fit-for-purpose solution designs. Collaborate with Global Process Owners to gather, understand and analyse business related requirements and the processes that they support. Translate these business requirements into effective solutions using the best-fit applications, collaborate with vendors to assess cost implications and ensure the complete impact is accessed and documented. Ensure the design considers fit-with-standard, scalability, flexibility, future growth and assure the quality of the solution via the review and approval of testing outcomes, assess the impact on the existing solution for regression and maintain documentation updated. System Architecture: Define and implement an optimised system architecture. Plan and design the system landscape, considering factors such as performance, security, and integration related to Solutions. Align the architecture with industry best practices, standards and Enterprise Architecture. Evaluate and select technologies that offer a cost-effective solution for supporting all desired business processes. Selection should be made in collaboration with global process owners, and both implementation and maintenance expenses should be considered. Integration with Existing Systems: Ensure seamless integration of solutions with existing systems. Collaborate with other architects, developers, and integration teams to design effective interfaces and end-to-end integration across solutions. Identify and resolve integration challenges to maintain data flow and business process continuity. Project Delivery: Support delivery of projects to time, quality and budget. Participate in the project planning to ensure there is full coverage of Solution activities and the timelines are realistic. Collaborate and engage with 3rd party delivery partners to ensure that what is being built aligns with requirements and specifications. Collaborate with project managers to identify and mitigate risks that could impact project delivery. Accountable for creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation of the solution architecture, configurations, ensuring accessibility and compliance. Skills Required: Proven experience as an SAP R2R/Record to Report Solution Architect. Extensive knowledge of SAP technologies and a strong focus within R2R/Record to Report. Extensive knowledge of SAP technologies, including SAP S/4 HANA, which includes General Ledger, Accounting, Financial Closing, Fixed Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Compliance and Audit Strong technical skills in SAP S/4 HANA architecture, configuration, and customisation Ability to design and implement complex SAP solutions to meet business requirements. Strong understanding of SAP integration technologies and methodologies, data migration, and system landscape design. SAP certification eg, (SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates) Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in: SAP Treasury E-invoicing SAP Group Reporting Concur Integration Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills. Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities. Effective planning, organisation, and delegation skills. High energy, tenacity, and enthusiasm for delivering results. For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Danny Palmer at (see below)
Senior FP&A Manager Day rate contract- 9-12 Months Reading/Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite Job purpose The role will be responsible for all the financial management reporting both internally and externally for UK. Further to this the role manages the cost recognition for the business ranging from the month end processes to the budgeting/forecasting cycles. Excellent stakeholder management is a must for this role, working across numerous areas of the business. Knowledge and Experience Qualified Accountant with proven experience within a similar finance position. Experience of dealing with reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management. Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential with evidence of a proactive approach and creditable outcomes. Appreciation of the customer (both internal and external), their needs and how to meet them. Excellent presentation skills Strong Commercial Acumen with an exemplary attention to detail Experience in People Management Excellent prioritisation capabilities. Key responsibilities. Lead a team of qualified and part qualified accountants, laying out clear expectations Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial and key business metric performance reporting for actual, budgets and forecasts (Internally & Externally) Month end, forecast & budgeting cost recognition and planning within agreed time-lines working in partnership with other finance teams Develop and execute team efficiencies and process improvements. Ad hoc project support Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
21/01/2025
Project-based
Senior FP&A Manager Day rate contract- 9-12 Months Reading/Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite Job purpose The role will be responsible for all the financial management reporting both internally and externally for UK. Further to this the role manages the cost recognition for the business ranging from the month end processes to the budgeting/forecasting cycles. Excellent stakeholder management is a must for this role, working across numerous areas of the business. Knowledge and Experience Qualified Accountant with proven experience within a similar finance position. Experience of dealing with reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management. Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential with evidence of a proactive approach and creditable outcomes. Appreciation of the customer (both internal and external), their needs and how to meet them. Excellent presentation skills Strong Commercial Acumen with an exemplary attention to detail Experience in People Management Excellent prioritisation capabilities. Key responsibilities. Lead a team of qualified and part qualified accountants, laying out clear expectations Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial and key business metric performance reporting for actual, budgets and forecasts (Internally & Externally) Month end, forecast & budgeting cost recognition and planning within agreed time-lines working in partnership with other finance teams Develop and execute team efficiencies and process improvements. Ad hoc project support Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Head of Management Reporting (Senior FP&A/Senior Finance Manager) Contract position Reading (Hybrid working) Job purpose: The role will be responsible for all the financial management reporting both internally and externally for UK. Further to this the role manages the cost recognition for the business ranging from the month end processes to the budgeting/forecasting cycles. Excellent stakeholder management is a must for this role, working across numerous areas of the business. Knowledge and Experience: Qualified Accountant with proven experience within a similar finance position. Experience of dealing with reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management. Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential with evidence of a proactive approach and creditable outcomes. Appreciation of the customer (both internal and external), their needs and how to meet them. Excellent presentation skills Strong Commercial Acumen with an exemplary attention to detail Experience in People Management Excellent prioritisation capabilities. Key responsibilities. Lead a team of qualified and part qualified accountants, laying out clear expectations Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial and key business metric performance reporting for actuals, budgets and forecasts (Internally & Externally) Month end, forecast & budgeting cost recognition and planning within agreed timelines working in partnership with other finance teams Develop and execute team efficiencies and process improvements. Ad hoc project support If interested and to know more about the role, please send your CV to me - (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
21/01/2025
Project-based
Head of Management Reporting (Senior FP&A/Senior Finance Manager) Contract position Reading (Hybrid working) Job purpose: The role will be responsible for all the financial management reporting both internally and externally for UK. Further to this the role manages the cost recognition for the business ranging from the month end processes to the budgeting/forecasting cycles. Excellent stakeholder management is a must for this role, working across numerous areas of the business. Knowledge and Experience: Qualified Accountant with proven experience within a similar finance position. Experience of dealing with reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management. Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential with evidence of a proactive approach and creditable outcomes. Appreciation of the customer (both internal and external), their needs and how to meet them. Excellent presentation skills Strong Commercial Acumen with an exemplary attention to detail Experience in People Management Excellent prioritisation capabilities. Key responsibilities. Lead a team of qualified and part qualified accountants, laying out clear expectations Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial and key business metric performance reporting for actuals, budgets and forecasts (Internally & Externally) Month end, forecast & budgeting cost recognition and planning within agreed timelines working in partnership with other finance teams Develop and execute team efficiencies and process improvements. Ad hoc project support If interested and to know more about the role, please send your CV to me - (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Snr Finance Reporting Manager Contract Position Reading | Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) About the Role: This role reports into Head of Financial Reporting and sits within the Financial Accounting Function, which is committed to delivering the best in class accounting through deploying efficient processes and effective management of external service providers. This role leads a team of 3 that looks after the accounting for the shared network with the Shareholders and Retail estate, both are administered by external service providers and report under IFRS 16 and IAS 17. This role provides an excellent exposure for an experienced Reporting Manager to apply their technical knowledge of accounting standards as well as gaining valuable experience in service level management through being empowered to challenge, implement and lead project initiatives to improve the process and reporting. Key Responsibilities: You will work closely with the T&O (Technology and Operations) Finance team (who own the budget and forecasting of the Network Sites cost) & Shareholder Finance team and oversee the recording of our share of the expenditure (Capex, rent (under IFRS16 & IAS 17), rates and electricity) in excess of £250M per annum for over 14,000 network sites. Key part of the role is managing the communication and relationship with a new Telco who have recently purchased large volume of cell sites from the company and require close liaising with during the transition period. Internal and External Stakeholder engagement Manage the accounting for Shareholders and Retail within the company's records, under IAS17 and IFRS 16 for the leases. Review and approve 30 balance sheet accounts, putting controls in place to mitigate or understand the severity of the risk. Preparation of the cash flow forecast related to the Shareholder and IFRS 16. Leading the reporting under IFRS 16. Preparation of the IFRS 16 accounting has been outsourced to Supplier and key part of the role will be to work closely with Supplier and Shareholder to improve the accuracy and delivery of the IFRS 16 Reporting. Must Have: Qualified ACA/CA/ACCA Minimum 7 years PQE. Experience of team management. Experience of managing external and internal stakeholders and 3rd party contracts. Experience of working in a month end environment with experience of General Ledger close processes and month end reconciliation requirements. Experience of working with external auditors. Analytical skills with attention to detail. Strong Financial Accounting skills. Intermediate Excel. Nice to have: Working knowledge of Oracle. Experience of working in a Group/Parent/Subsidiary environment. If interested and to know more about the role, please share your CV with me - (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
21/01/2025
Project-based
Snr Finance Reporting Manager Contract Position Reading | Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) About the Role: This role reports into Head of Financial Reporting and sits within the Financial Accounting Function, which is committed to delivering the best in class accounting through deploying efficient processes and effective management of external service providers. This role leads a team of 3 that looks after the accounting for the shared network with the Shareholders and Retail estate, both are administered by external service providers and report under IFRS 16 and IAS 17. This role provides an excellent exposure for an experienced Reporting Manager to apply their technical knowledge of accounting standards as well as gaining valuable experience in service level management through being empowered to challenge, implement and lead project initiatives to improve the process and reporting. Key Responsibilities: You will work closely with the T&O (Technology and Operations) Finance team (who own the budget and forecasting of the Network Sites cost) & Shareholder Finance team and oversee the recording of our share of the expenditure (Capex, rent (under IFRS16 & IAS 17), rates and electricity) in excess of £250M per annum for over 14,000 network sites. Key part of the role is managing the communication and relationship with a new Telco who have recently purchased large volume of cell sites from the company and require close liaising with during the transition period. Internal and External Stakeholder engagement Manage the accounting for Shareholders and Retail within the company's records, under IAS17 and IFRS 16 for the leases. Review and approve 30 balance sheet accounts, putting controls in place to mitigate or understand the severity of the risk. Preparation of the cash flow forecast related to the Shareholder and IFRS 16. Leading the reporting under IFRS 16. Preparation of the IFRS 16 accounting has been outsourced to Supplier and key part of the role will be to work closely with Supplier and Shareholder to improve the accuracy and delivery of the IFRS 16 Reporting. Must Have: Qualified ACA/CA/ACCA Minimum 7 years PQE. Experience of team management. Experience of managing external and internal stakeholders and 3rd party contracts. Experience of working in a month end environment with experience of General Ledger close processes and month end reconciliation requirements. Experience of working with external auditors. Analytical skills with attention to detail. Strong Financial Accounting skills. Intermediate Excel. Nice to have: Working knowledge of Oracle. Experience of working in a Group/Parent/Subsidiary environment. If interested and to know more about the role, please share your CV with me - (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Full Stack Developer - Azure/Node.Js Up to £68k Hybrid (2 Days in the office) Locations: Reading, Thatcham, Havant, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Inverness Currently recruiting for a Full Stack Developer with experience needed in Azure functions and Node.js for one our clients Responsbilities Proven experience working on Azure, including building Azure Functions and APIs, and working with Azure Blobs, API Management, Azure AppInsights, Azure Active Directory, Azure Data Factory, Azure Resource Management, KeyVault and authentication techniques. Solid experience of developing and supporting function apps/web applications, familiarity with microservices architecture and solid experience of building APIs and other functionality in Node.js. Fully conversant with Agile and DevOps development methodology and concepts If intrested in this role please apply or email (see below) for more infomation
16/01/2025
Full time
Full Stack Developer - Azure/Node.Js Up to £68k Hybrid (2 Days in the office) Locations: Reading, Thatcham, Havant, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Inverness Currently recruiting for a Full Stack Developer with experience needed in Azure functions and Node.js for one our clients Responsbilities Proven experience working on Azure, including building Azure Functions and APIs, and working with Azure Blobs, API Management, Azure AppInsights, Azure Active Directory, Azure Data Factory, Azure Resource Management, KeyVault and authentication techniques. Solid experience of developing and supporting function apps/web applications, familiarity with microservices architecture and solid experience of building APIs and other functionality in Node.js. Fully conversant with Agile and DevOps development methodology and concepts If intrested in this role please apply or email (see below) for more infomation
One of the most exciting and well know names in the industry is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Requirements/System engineer to join the top defence and nuclear companies in the UK. Job Role - Requirements/Systems Engineer Location - Reading (Hybrid) Contract Length - 12 months Pay Rates - £600 a day (INSIDE IR35) I am looking to speak with requirements/Systems engineers that are coming from a nuclear or defence background and have a strong knowledge base at working on some of the most complex engineering challenges in the industry. Key Accountabilities: Deliver on the client specific documentation for the entire major client programme. Understand how to elicit, analyse and translate stakeholder needs in to technical requirements and communicate effectively Comply with the audits, licensing/authorization conditions and legislation Validation of the requirements and client specific needs Be responsible for the creation, management and validation of the Project Requirements Required Systems Used: DOORS Meridian SharePoint Microsoft/Adobe Required Skills: City and guilds/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in related technical discipline Background in requirements or systems engineering with experience in writing or managing requirement documentation. Knowledge and understanding of nuclear licensed sites Please not that this role will require a high level security clearance. If you are qualified and keen on this role, please call me on or email
10/01/2025
Project-based
One of the most exciting and well know names in the industry is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Requirements/System engineer to join the top defence and nuclear companies in the UK. Job Role - Requirements/Systems Engineer Location - Reading (Hybrid) Contract Length - 12 months Pay Rates - £600 a day (INSIDE IR35) I am looking to speak with requirements/Systems engineers that are coming from a nuclear or defence background and have a strong knowledge base at working on some of the most complex engineering challenges in the industry. Key Accountabilities: Deliver on the client specific documentation for the entire major client programme. Understand how to elicit, analyse and translate stakeholder needs in to technical requirements and communicate effectively Comply with the audits, licensing/authorization conditions and legislation Validation of the requirements and client specific needs Be responsible for the creation, management and validation of the Project Requirements Required Systems Used: DOORS Meridian SharePoint Microsoft/Adobe Required Skills: City and guilds/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in related technical discipline Background in requirements or systems engineering with experience in writing or managing requirement documentation. Knowledge and understanding of nuclear licensed sites Please not that this role will require a high level security clearance. If you are qualified and keen on this role, please call me on or email
Qualient Technology Solutions UK Limited
Reading, Berkshire
Location: Reading/Croydon, UK (Hybrid Role) Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required About Qualient Technology Solutions At Qualient Technology Solutions, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions tailored to our clients' needs. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting and enhancing infrastructure and environment management for a high-profile, secure solution. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work with innovative technologies and complex systems in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Manage desktop operations, including user account creation, patch management, and fault resolution. Perform server maintenance, backups, capacity tuning, and license management. Develop and implement infrastructure automation using the Puppet Framework. Configure and manage networking (DNS, DHCP, VLAN, SSL) and Firewall settings. Ensure security protocols with tools like Nessus and AlienVault. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical support. Skills & Experience Required Extensive Experience: At least 15 years in infrastructure management and environment provisioning. Technical Expertise: Proficient in Puppet Framework, Docker, VMware, SAN, and hardware asset management. Programming Skills: Strong knowledge of Ubuntu OS (19.0+), Shell Scripting, Python, and YAML. Tools Knowledge: Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, and Nexus. Networking Proficiency: Expertise in managing DNS, DHCP, VLAN, HTTP, and SSL protocols. Security Focus: Familiarity with tools like Nessus, AlienVault, and antivirus software such as ClamAV and SOPHOS. Cloud Experience: Knowledge of AWS infrastructure and cloud technologies (desirable). Agile Practices: Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and workflows. Technologies Involved Mandatory: Puppet Framework, Ubuntu OS, Shell Scripting, Python, VMware Desirable: AWS Infrastructure, OpenLDAP, ClamAV, SOPHOS What We Offer A competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to work in a secure, high-impact environment. Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies. Professional development and growth opportunities. Note: Due to the nature of this role, only candidates with active SC Clearance will be considered.
08/01/2025
Location: Reading/Croydon, UK (Hybrid Role) Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required About Qualient Technology Solutions At Qualient Technology Solutions, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions tailored to our clients' needs. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting and enhancing infrastructure and environment management for a high-profile, secure solution. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work with innovative technologies and complex systems in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Manage desktop operations, including user account creation, patch management, and fault resolution. Perform server maintenance, backups, capacity tuning, and license management. Develop and implement infrastructure automation using the Puppet Framework. Configure and manage networking (DNS, DHCP, VLAN, SSL) and Firewall settings. Ensure security protocols with tools like Nessus and AlienVault. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical support. Skills & Experience Required Extensive Experience: At least 15 years in infrastructure management and environment provisioning. Technical Expertise: Proficient in Puppet Framework, Docker, VMware, SAN, and hardware asset management. Programming Skills: Strong knowledge of Ubuntu OS (19.0+), Shell Scripting, Python, and YAML. Tools Knowledge: Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, and Nexus. Networking Proficiency: Expertise in managing DNS, DHCP, VLAN, HTTP, and SSL protocols. Security Focus: Familiarity with tools like Nessus, AlienVault, and antivirus software such as ClamAV and SOPHOS. Cloud Experience: Knowledge of AWS infrastructure and cloud technologies (desirable). Agile Practices: Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and workflows. Technologies Involved Mandatory: Puppet Framework, Ubuntu OS, Shell Scripting, Python, VMware Desirable: AWS Infrastructure, OpenLDAP, ClamAV, SOPHOS What We Offer A competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to work in a secure, high-impact environment. Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies. Professional development and growth opportunities. Note: Due to the nature of this role, only candidates with active SC Clearance will be considered.
