87 jobs found in Knutsford

Role Title: Cloud Security Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £630.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Security Cloud Engineer to play a critical role in the design, implementation, automation, and security of our multi-cloud infrastructure. This position is ideal for a cloud professional with a strong security mindset who is passionate about protecting cloud-native environments, driving automation, and supporting secure digital transformation initiatives. As a Security Cloud Engineer, you will help shape the future of our cloud security capability by developing and enhancing secure cloud platforms across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Working closely with engineering, security, DevOps, and operational teams, you will contribute to cloud architecture designs, automate security remediation processes, and...

Operations Finance Data Lead 12 Months / Hybrid / Macclesfield preference / Luton / £600 PD outside IR35 Experience of assessing the “real life” application of Operations Finance (specifically in the Product Costing and Inventory space) business data design. Key to this will be understanding the holistic data concept proposals incorporated in the design process, assisting with the definition and documentation of the S/4 Enterprise Data Standards and ensuring business alignment that existing SAP ECC data is fit for purpose at the point of migration to S/4 HANA. Additionally, the role will seek to understand granular data requirements at an operational level and lead the identification of potential enhancements in more detailed data design. This role is part of the Global functional deployment team covering Operations finance. It supports the relationship between the S/4 Data & Analytics organisation, the EPO organisation, and broader business teams to ensure that the S/4...

Salary: £50,000 / £250.00 daily Umbrella Location: Hybrid Working Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (14 Months) Overview of the Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a public sector organisation on a 14-month fixed-term basis. Working closely with directors and budget holders, you will provide financial insight, challenge and support to improve decision-making, financial management and organisational performance. Key Responsibilities Act as the main finance contact for designated business areas. Build strong relationships with directors and senior stakeholders. Lead monthly forecasting, budgeting and management accounting activities. Produce accurate management accounts and financial reports. Provide financial analysis, insight and challenge to support decision making. Support board, audit and governance reporting requirements. Develop and improve management information, reporting tools and dashboards. Support year-end...

We are currently working with a high-growth business that is entering an exciting period of expansion. As a result of this continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant on an initial six-month contract to provide additional support to the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing business, providing hands-on support across the month-end process, management reporting and wider financial analysis. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening the finance function during a period of change and growth, while working closely with both finance and operational stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting analysis. Ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Preparation and...

Interim Finance Process Transformation Lead - SAP S/4HANA £1,250 per day - Outside IR35 Interim - Approx 12 Months Manchester We are partnering with a major FTSE-listed organisation on a significant Finance Transformation programme as it prepares for the next stage of its journey towards SAP S/4HANA. We are looking for a highly experienced Finance Process Transformation Lead to lead a critical discovery, assessment and roadmap phase across Record-to-Report (R2R/RTR), Order-to-Cash (O2C/OTC) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P/PTP). This is not a general Transformation, Change, PMO or SAP implementation role. We specifically need someone who has previously led a comparable Finance Process Transformation within a major SAP S/4HANA programme and can demonstrate this clearly. The role - Working closely with senior Finance and Transformation leadership, you will: - Lead discovery and diagnostic activity across Finance processes, systems and data. - Assess current-state processes and help...

Job Title: Finance Transformation Lead Job Type: Contract Duration: 8-12 Months Work Type: Hybrid Industry: FMCG Job Location: Manchester/Hertfordshire Rate: £950 to £1250/day Ltd (Outside IR35) Job Role – Finance Transformation Lead Reporting to the Finance Leadership Team, the Finance Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role in driving the organisation's finance transformation agenda and supporting the successful delivery of a strategic SAP-enabled change programme. The role is responsible for leading the assessment and planning stages of a major transformation initiative spanning core finance operations, with a focus on Record-to-Report (R2R) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, alongside oversight of key Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities. Working in partnership with senior business leaders and external delivery partners, the successful candidate will help define the future operating model and create a practical roadmap that supports the transition to SAP S/4HANA. Duties –...

Purchase to Pay (P2P) Process Lead – Finance 6-Month Fixed Term Contract * Location: Hybrid – Greater Manchester * Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: up to £60,000 + Benefits Package Our client is seeking an experienced Purchase to Pay (P2P) Process Lead to join their Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong P2P expertise who enjoys delivering change, driving process improvements and working across a complex, fast-paced business. Joining at a pivotal time, you'll play a key role in supporting finance transformation initiatives, improving operational efficiency and embedding best practice across the end-to-end Procure to Pay function. The Role Reporting into the Finance leadership team, you will lead and deliver process improvement initiatives across the Purchase to Pay lifecycle. Working collaboratively with Finance, Procurement, Shared Services and operational stakeholders, you'll...

My client is a large distribution business based in Cheshire. Due to an opening in the finance function they are recruiting this role initially on a fixed term contract basis but this could well turn into a permanent role for the right candidate as they are growing rapidly. As a Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling for the retail arm of the business, as well as business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to discuss financial implications of business decisions which in turn will help to support commercial and strategic decision making, improving overall performance and profitability. This role will suit a qualified accountant who has experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business partnering with key stakeholders influencing decision making, ideally within a retail environment but this is not essential. You will also have strong Excel skills with experience designing and building...

Your new company A leading not-for-profit organisation with a strong presence across the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join its finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. The organisation delivers essential community-focused services and manages a large operational workforce. The business is undergoing continuous transformation and places significant emphasis on partnering with operational stakeholders to drive performance, value and service improvement. Your new role As Finance Partner, you will provide a high-quality business partnering service across operational functions, supporting financial control, performance improvement and strategic decision-making. Reporting into the Senior Finance Partner, you will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering insightful financial analysis and challenging stakeholders to improve financial and operational...

️Interim Head of Finance Needed‼️ -Lead the operational Finance Function in a HA environment -Experience with BRIXX / long-term financial modelling -Strong technical accounting and financial management skills -2 days PW in the North West -5 month contract with high possibility of extension If you or anyone else in your network might be interested feel free to drop me a message or reach out on the details below, and we can get a call set up to go over the details

Senior Procurement Professional - 12 month contract - Samlesbury Aerodrome, Lancashire - £33.24 ph UMB or £24.78 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role Managing a UK and international supply base and the associated order book to ensure the Typhoonand F35 Production line has the required stock levels maintained in a fast paced environment as well as support in service HAwk and T45 customer requirements Working closely with internal customers, cross-functional collabration with value, engineering and quality to understand requirements, analyse, identify and resolve issues. Develop and use your professional network, enabling efficient and effective delivery of...

DevSecOps Consultant * Sheffield (2-days per week onsite) * Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture, design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. We're particularly looking for someone who brings a strong blend of Python development and orchestration experience alongside their DevSecOps expertise. Key Requirements: * Proven background in hands-on DevSecOps Engineering, now operating in a design/architecture-focused role * Strong Python development experience, with the ability to build automation and orchestration solutions * Strong experience with orchestration and workflow automation across engineering, cloud and security platforms * Strong experience across both AWS...

Project Controller Warton Based (Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office) £30.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within a leading Defence organisation based in Warton. This role is hybrid working 3 days per week in the office. The Project Controller is responsible for monitoring, controlling and forecasting the Infrastructure & Facilities Services (I&FS) cost base, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective business planning. Working closely with Finance, Engineering teams, Team Leaders, Managers and Senior Leadership, the role provides critical insight into budget performance, workforce planning, project controls, and business risks and opportunities. The successful candidate will utilise advanced analytical and Microsoft Excel skills to maintain financial integrity across a complex portfolio of approximately 250 individual budget lines, supporting informed...

I am currently recruiting for an MTFP Accountant for a 6-month contract paying £550 per day, to work within a local authority. Key requirements: Strong Local Government Finance experience, particularly budget setting, financial planning and management accounting. Extensive Medium Term Financial Planning (MTFP) experience, including developing and maintaining an MTFP collaboratively with another accountant. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with Finance, services and senior management and provide constructive challenge. Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Excel and financial modelling. Ability to analyse complex financial information, identify risks and develop practical solutions. Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently in a changing Local Government environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to create a clear, consistent financial narrative across the organisationIf you are interested or know...

Finance Business Partner & Capital Accountant Salary: Competitive (Band 7 equivalent) Location: Hybrid working with travel across multiple sites as required Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time An Exciting Opportunity for a Qualified Finance Professional We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner & Capital Accountant to join a large, complex organisation undergoing significant investment and transformation. This is a high-profile role within the Finance team, providing expert financial leadership and business partnering support across a substantial capital programme. Working closely with senior stakeholders, budget holders and project leads, you will play a key role in delivering robust financial planning, reporting, governance and decision support. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence strategic decisions. The Role...

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established Leicestershire organisation, who are seeking to appoint a Temporary  Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis for a short time period. Working Monday to Friday office based.  This is a unique opportunity to become part of a creative and supportive team that values progression and development. Working closely with the Financial Team Leader,  the successful applicant will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function. This role would be commutable from Loughborough and Leicestershire  Main role of Accounts Payable Assistant  The primary responsibility will be inputting supplier invoices into the system and invoice matching. The Accounts Payable Assistant role will demand meticulous attention to detail and a pro-active attitude towards maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.  Furthermore, the successful candidate will...

TITLE: Buyer/Supply Planner JOB REF: T3477 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary for 6 months with an Immediate Start LOCATION: Loughborough SALARY: Up to £29,000 dependent on experience HOURS: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week DURATION: Temping on an ongoing basis JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is for a Buyer/Supply Planner to manage a portfolio of products and suppliers. The Opportunity: Our client, a world leader in its industry and is seeking a candidate with knowledge and experience of purchasing/inventory management in a distribution environment. This is a temporary position within the Buying dept to start immediately. As this is working within a distribution organisation, similar experience within this arena would certainly be advantageous. The Company: Have the opportunity to gain experience within a global, award winning company who pride themselves on their commitment to providing excellent customer service with world leading products....

VAT Consultant Bromsgrove Contract £500 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced VAT Consultant. To provide expert advice and support on all matters relating to Value Added Tax (VAT) across the local authority. The VAT Consultant will ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, optimise VAT recovery, and support financial planning and reporting processes. This is one of many roles we are currently recruiting for please visit our website for more information Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide specialist VAT advice to departments across the authority, including capital projects, property transactions, and grant funding. Monitor and interpret changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on the authority’s operations. Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including preparation and submission of accurate VAT returns. Identify opportunities for VAT savings and efficiencies, including partial exemption calculations and VAT...

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established Leicestershire organisation, who are seeking to appoint a Temporary  Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis for a short time period. Working Monday to Friday office based.  This is a unique opportunity to become part of a creative and supportive team that values progression and development. Working closely with the Financial Team Leader,  the successful applicant will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function. This role would be commutable from Leicester, Enderby, Whetstone, Leicestershire  Main role of Accounts Payable Assistant  The primary responsibility will be inputting supplier invoices into the system and invoice matching. The Accounts Payable Assistant role will demand meticulous attention to detail and a pro-active attitude towards maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.  Furthermore, the successful...

I'm currently working with a large business based in the heart of Leicester who have created a new role within their Finance Project team and are looking to bring in a Finance Project Analyst on a temporary contract, with the potential for the position to become permanent. This is a really interesting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of Finance, Data and Projects, with plenty of exposure to stakeholders across the business. The role would suit someone with experience in project environments, business analysis, audit, finance transformation or data analysis who enjoys getting into the detail and figuring out how things should work. What you will be doing Supporting finance projects from requirements gathering through to testing and implementation Working with stakeholders to understand processes, requirements and potential improvements Gathering, analysing and validating data to support project activity and decision-making Reviewing...