64 jobs found in Bedford

Cost Controlling Analyst Department: Controlling Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £19.77 PH Contract: Temp, until end of 2026. We are looking for a Cost Controlling Analyst to join our team in Milton Keynes. This role plays a key part in driving financial performance through effective budget management, cost control, forecasting and insightful business partnering across the organisation. You will support senior stakeholders by delivering high-quality financial analysis, improving cost efficiency, and providing actionable insights that support informed decision-making at all levels of the business. You will provide recommended action plans to budget holders and resource managers, supporting mitigation of financial risks and issues and influencing decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Support the General Manager - Change Controlling and the wider Controlling function in accurate forecasting, budget management and benefit delivery Monitor and analyse cost...

Training Consultant Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working) Rate: competitive per day (Umbrella) Contract Length: 3 months with the strong possibility of extensions The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Training Consultant to lead the design, development and delivery of training solutions for a major finance transformation programme. This role will focus on supporting the implementation and adoption of new finance systems, including SAP S/4HANA and contract management applications, ensuring end users are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for a successful transition. Working closely with programme teams, implementation partners and Finance Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), you will develop engaging learning solutions, deliver training to end users and Super Users, and play a critical role in driving business readiness and user adoption ahead of go-live. This is an excellent opportunity for a training professional with experience in systems implementation,...

Salesforce Business Analyst Location: Milton Keynes (2-3 days per week). Occasional workshops at other locations may be required. Duration: 12 months UMBRELLA only If you enjoy turning business needs into clear, practical requirements-and you thrive in collaborative environments across teams and vendors-this role is a great fit. Hiring for a reputed client, our client is looking for an onshore Business Analyst with strong Salesforce experience to support delivery. What you'll be doing: * Lead workshops across the client and multiple vendors to define and refine requirements * Map business processes and translate them into actionable work for delivery teams * Create user stories and help refine acceptance criteria to ensure requirements are understood and testable * Carry out BAU activities as part of ongoing Salesforce-focused business analysis * Work closely with stakeholders to keep requirements aligned as needs evolve What you'll bring: * Strong Salesforce experience, with...

Senior Finance Business Partner Remote / Hybrid Working Six-Month Contract | Full Time Salary Equivalent: £62,500 per Annum The Role Are you a fully qualified accountant with strong finance business partnering experience? Are you confident working with senior leaders, challenging commercial decisions and turning complex financial information into clear, practical insight? Our client, a large and well-established organisation operating within a regulated environment, is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner on an initial six-month contract. You will play a pivotal role in supporting financial planning, business performance and strategic decision-making across a key area of the organisation. Acting as the primary finance contact for senior stakeholders, you will provide high-quality financial insight, robust forecasting and commercial support to help improve operational efficiency and long-term financial sustainability. You will also use your business partnering...

Senior Management Accountant (Contract) A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced and fully qualified Senior Management Accountant to join Our Client  on a 6-month contract. Key Details Salary: Equivalent to £62,952 per annum Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Location: Remote/Hybrid Contract Length: 6 months Potential Interview Dates: 5th, 7th and 12th August The Role As the Senior Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial planning, performance, and decision-making across the business. Acting as the primary finance contact for senior leaders, you will provide high-quality financial insight, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial support to enable informed decision-making within a complex, regulated environment. Key responsibilities include: Leading business planning and management accounting processes. Delivering accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Providing commercial and strategic financial insight to...

£400-£450 per day (Inside IR35) Remote working with occasional on-site presence 6-month contract (potential to extend) We are working exclusively with a well-regarded local authority seeking an experienced DSG Financial Analyst to support its education finance team during a critical period of financial planning and budget management. This is an excellent opportunity for a local government finance professional with strong Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) experience to make an immediate impact within a collaborative finance function. The Role You will provide specialist financial analysis and business partnering support across DSG-funded services, helping to strengthen financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and education services, you'll provide robust financial insight to support strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Leading on DSG financial monitoring, forecasting and budget analysis. Supporting High Needs...

Finance Assistant - FTC | St Albans | Up to £33k Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative firm looking for a Finance Assistant for maternity cover, 9-12 months. You will support and assist the Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management. What’s in it for you? · Salary: Up to £33k depending on experience · Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, office based · 25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period) · Subsidised parking Key responsibilities: · Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions · Prepare profit and loss schedules · Reconcile bank statements · Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target · Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions · Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof · Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof · Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed · Provide administrative support during budget preparation ·...

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business in Leicestershire, who are seeking to appoint an Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This would be a Temporary to Permanent position working Monday - Friday office based.   A unique opportunity to become available to be part of a pro-active and forward thinking business that values progression and development. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function.  Commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth, Great Glen, Leicestershire and North Warwickshire. Main role of Finance Assistant  The main purpose of this role is to look after the transactional side of accounting, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation and weekly reporting. The successful applicant will be undertaking various Financial tasks with an analytical...

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team on a six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving financial planning, performance and strategic decision-making within a complex, regulated environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, providing high-quality financial insight, budgeting, forecasting and commercial support to enable informed business decisions. Acting as a trusted finance partner, they will build strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring financial integrity and supporting the long-term sustainability and operational efficiency of the organisation. The role will also involve coaching and developing colleagues in business partnering best practice and providing cover for the Finance Manager when required. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary finance contact for senior-level stakeholders, providing expert financial advice...

As Finance Assistant, you'll manage day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring smooth operations in the accounting and finance department. Based in Bicester, this maternity cover role supports the team with accurate financial records and reporting. Client Details This company are renowned in their field. They are a friendly organisation, and they offer hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home). Description Maintain and update financial records accurately and efficiently. Process invoices, payments and expense claims in a timely manner. Assist with preparing monthly and annual financial reports. Reconcile bank statements and manage accounts payable. Support the finance team with budget tracking and forecasting. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Respond to internal and external financial queries promptly. Contribute to process improvements within the finance department.Profile A successful Finance Assistant should have:...

Are you ready to deliver meaningful financial insights in a dynamic environment? A leading company in the Facilities Management sector is hiring a Finance Business Partner in Oxfordshire to support critical contracts and drive informed decision-making. The Role As the Finance Business Partner, you’ll: • Support accurate financial reporting for two key contracts. • Drive cost reduction initiatives through analysis of financial data. • Build strong relationships with senior management and operational teams. • Lead month-end accounting and prepare financial models. • Manage external audits and ensure compliance with IFRS standards. You To be successful in the role of Finance Business Partner, you’ll bring: • Over 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in contract management. • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting. • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. • Proven ability to influence and work collaboratively with senior teams. • A proactive...

Business Analyst Contract - Leicester 1 day a week In order to produce the business case, a plan has been produced to engage stakeholders and gather user needs under a tight timeframe. Business Analyst support is essential for this. 2. Objectives · Get up-to-speed on the project and what is required, including reviewing background documents and getting an overview from the relevant functional leads. · Stakeholder mapping & prioritization - Identify key stakeholders for each function and prioritize consultation based on their roles and needs. Pay attention to who is not at the table and invite them or have them in mind as the group prioritises. · Develop process and materials to gather and prioritise user stories with the relevant stakeholders, including development of presentations, surveys, ranking tools and discussion guides that can be tailored by each stakeholder group (caucus). · Support and document the gathering of user stories in collaboration with functional (caucus)...

Connect2Hackney are currently recruiting an empathetic and detail-oriented Client Financial Affairs Officer to join our Adult Social Care Finance team at the London Borough of Hackney. In this vital post, you will manage a dedicated caseload of finances for vulnerable adults who lack the capacity to manage their own money. Acting as a financial advocate, you will oversee Court of Protection Deputyships, DWP Benefit Appointeeships, and Direct Payment third-party arrangements to ensure residents' income is maximised, protected, and used in their best interests. If you combine strong financial/accounting skills with a customer-centered, compassionate approach, we would love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Caseload & Banking Management Day-to-Day Finances: Manage bank accounts, transfer funds, set up standing orders for bills, and issue personal spending money in line with care plans. Reconciliations & Reporting: Complete monthly bank statement reconciliations, keep...

Change Management Analyst - CRM / Investment Banking I’m looking for a Change Management Analyst with DealCloud experience for a 12-month contract (Inside IR35) with a leading global advisory/investment banking firm. The role will support a major CRM and business adoption programme across London-based banking users. This is a highly user-facing role, so the client needs a polished, confident change professional who can work directly with bankers and understand how they operate day to day. This is not a back-office change role. You will be supporting front-office users across relationship management, pipeline management, deal activity, and adoption of a new CRM platform. Key responsibilities: * Support user adoption and business change activity for a CRM transformation programme * Work directly with Investment Banking users to understand issues, feedback, and resistance points * Support communications, training, floor-walking, and one-to-one user engagement * Prepare user...

Financial Accountant - Controls & Best Practice (Interim) £250 - £350 per day PAYE Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review) 2 days in office | (West London) We're partnering with a globally recognised consumer business seeking a strong Financial Accountant to support a key finance transformation programme. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys reviewing processes, improving controls and helping shape best-practice finance approaches within a complex and evolving organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll support reporting, accounting reviews and process improvements while helping ensure robust financial controls across a large-scale environment. Key responsibilities: Reviewing accounting activity and financial controls Supporting process improvement and best-practice approaches Preparing reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis Supporting statutory and audit requirements Partnering with stakeholders across...

An international Bank is seeking a dynamic individual to assist with strategic project initiatives and daily business operations to improve business processes. Your responsibilities will include: * Analysing and documenting business requirements * Reviewing workflows to enhance efficiency * Assisting in project coordination and implementation * UAT for system/process changes * Preparing user guides, training materials etc * Providing daily operational support Your experience must include: * Strong proven and relevant analysis experience in retail banking and/or BA (regarding retail/online banking/payments) to translate complex business requirements * Ability to create UAT * Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese) is ESSENTIAL * Excellent commination skills both written and verbal * Strong IT skills – Excel and ideally PowerBI & SQL This is a hybrid role working 4 days a week in the London office and 1 day remotely

Agile Project Manager / EPIC Delivery Owner - Capital Markets Transformation (Contract) Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Contract: Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Agile Project Manager / EPIC Delivery Owner to join a major business and technology transformation programme within a leading financial services organisation. This role will see you leading the delivery of complex technology initiatives, working across multiple Agile delivery teams to drive large-scale change in a highly regulated environment. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, Business Analysts and senior business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong background in banking, capital markets, securities services, custody or post-trade transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead...

A reputable London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with local government experience to provide high-quality financial management, business partnering and strategic financial advice across a range of council services. Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: 28.96 per/hr Contract: Interim / Temporary Client: x2 days office based Working closely with Finance Managers and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in budget management, financial planning, statutory reporting and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide professional financial advice and business partnering support to service managers and senior leadership teams. Lead on budget setting, in-year budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting for allocated service areas. Produce accurate management accounts, financial analysis and performance...

Accounts Payable / Planning Specialist £220.00 per day (Umbrella) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract Our client is currently searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team! Within this role, you would be responsible for managing the end-to-end financial and operational support for Key Accounts. This would be covering Accounts Payable activities, budgeting, reporting, controls and stakeholder communication. You would also be responsible for supporting business reviews, audits, pricing and launch communications, vendor and customer setup , and value-adding initiatives such as the Key Accounts digitisation. Role responsibilities: Own and manage Accounts Payable processes for Key Accounts, including invoice processing, Proof of Performance (POP) review, and timely query resolution Act as a key point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, and third‑party finance teams, building strong working relationships Ensure controls, compliance, and audit...

Finance Officer Pay: £15.84ph Location: SW1, Hybrid working 1 day in office per week. Monday - Friday About the Role: As a Finance Officer, you will play a key part in supporting various operational and non-operational teams by managing budgets, forecasts, and accruals. You will ensure that financial processes run smoothly and that the right financial information is available to aid effective resource management. Key Responsibilities: Utilise Oracle Fusion (ERP) to accurately register and process supplier invoices and staff expenses. Manage the weekly payment run, ensuring that all invoices are batched for payment. Address supplier queries and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate records. Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure timely entry of bank transactions. Post month-end journals for accurate reporting and effective financial management. Collaborate with the Finance Manager to perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies. Provide training and...