Location: Central London Salary: £60,000-£80,000 per annum (depending on experience) Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office) until January 2027, moving to 100% office-based thereafter. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-site consumer business to appoint their first Head of Payroll. This is a rare opportunity to establish and lead an in-house payroll function for a recognised British brand as it transitions away from an outsourced payroll provider. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, with a dotted line into the Head of HR, you will take full ownership of payroll strategy and operations, leading the implementation of a new payroll system while building robust processes, controls and governance to support the future growth of the business. Initially, this will be a hands-on role, with responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of payroll. However, the organisation is looking for a senior payroll professional who can provide strategic direction, influence senior stakeholders and build a best-in-class payroll function from the ground up. If you're looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark and shape the future of payroll within a successful, growing organisation, this role offers exactly that. The Role Take full ownership of the payroll function, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll for approximately 200 employees. Process payroll for a combination of permanent employees and self-employed workers, including commissions, variable pay and TRONC arrangements. Lead the transition from an outsourced payroll model to a fully in-house payroll function. Evaluate, select and oversee the implementation of a new payroll system, working closely with the Finance Director. Develop and implement robust payroll processes, controls and governance frameworks to support business growth. Act as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert, providing guidance on payroll legislation, compliance and best practice. Partner closely with Finance, HR and operational teams to ensure payroll integrates seamlessly across the business. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and driving continuous improvement. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, process optimisation and technology. Ensure payroll remains fully compliant with current legislation, HMRC requirements and internal policies. About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Significant end-to-end payroll experience, operating at Payroll Manager, Head of Payroll or equivalent level. Experience leading or playing a significant role in bringing payroll in-house or implementing a payroll system. A strong understanding of payroll legislation, governance, controls and compliance. Previous experience within a multi-site environment, ideally across retail, hospitality, leisure, beauty or another customer-facing business. Experience processing payroll involving commissions, variable pay and/or TRONC. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leadership. A strategic mindset, balanced with a willingness to remain hands-on where required. A track record of improving payroll processes, controls and operational efficiency. Strong leadership capability with the potential to develop and shape the payroll function as the business evolves. Benefits Complimentary services. Generous employee discount on products. Company pension scheme. 22 days' annual leave, increasing to 25 days with length of service, plus bank holidays. Flexible working hours, with core office hours between 10:00am and 4:00pm. The opportunity to build and lead an in-house payroll function from the ground up. A highly visible role with genuine strategic influence across Finance and HR. Long-term career progression within a successful and growing organisation. If you're an ambitious payroll leader looking for a unique opportunity to build, shape and lead an in-house payroll function while influencing payroll strategy across a well-known multi-site business, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Global leading organisation seeks a Reporting Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The Reporting Finance Manager would be responsible for the production of regular trading and performance reporting, budget and forecast modelling, standard campaign analysis, and the development of management dashboards. By delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information, the role enables stakeholders to monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities. The Reporting Finance Manager would be a Qualified Accountant who has advanced Excel and SQL skills. Advanced analytical and modelling skills. And have the ability to manipulate, interpret and present large datasets to support decision making. Duties of the Reporting Finance Manager include: Deliver period-end trading reports and standardised performance packs. Prepare weekly financial reporting, including sales performance packs and KPI analysis across commercial and operational measures, covering both financial and non-financial performance indicators, including key sales trade-driving pillars such as Loyalty. Develop and maintain budget and forecast models, working closely with Commercial Finance Manager to incorporate commercial assumptions. Conduct standard campaign performance analysis, providing insight into return on investment and business impact. Design, develop, and maintain dashboards to improve visibility of financial and commercial performance. Produce financial content and analysis for Interim and Full Year announcements. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of management information and reporting outputs. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through performance analysis and communicate findings to stakeholders. Maintains tracking and details of all centrally led promotional activities, key events and major launches that enable greater insight and analysis for LFL performance outcomes Line manages one analyst, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, prioritisation and performance support Central contact for FP&A and Head of Investor Relations for sales performance queries. Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders which include Head of Revenue Management, Head of Marketing ROI, FP&A Finance Manager, Head of BI Insights, Head of Investor Relations. Requirements for the Reporting Finance Manager include: Qualified accountant, with relevant degree-level education desirable and strong commercial finance experience. Strong knowledge of dashboard creation and maintenance using business intelligence tools. Advanced Excel skills SQL experience Ability to manipulate, interpret, and present large datasets to support decision-making. Understanding of reporting automation and performance analytics solutions. Advanced analytical and modelling capability, with financial insight and analysis. Data Visualisation & Dashboard Development. Excellent performance reporting. Ability to effectively communicate at all levels and provide easy to understand financial information and analysis. Ability to apply commercial judgement and to operate effectively in ambiguity. Proven ability to build relationships. Previous management experience. Proven ability of being adaptive and ability to manage multiple changing commercial and marketing priorities. Hybrid working

We're seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support US operations within a growing international organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong AP experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can confidently manage the end-to-end accounts payable process. This role is a 6 month contract and it requires 2-3 days in the office. Key Responsibilities Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, reconciliations and payment support. Ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, with the correct documentation and approvals. Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly. Manage invoice, coding and payment queries with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Support payment runs and prioritise urgent payments where required to minimise operational disruption. Maintain accurate supplier records and assist with vendor onboarding and compliance checks. Support month-end activities, including accruals, AP ageing and reconciliations. Identify and escalate issues that could impact suppliers, cash flow or business operations. Contribute to improving AP processes, controls and efficiencies while building strong relationships across finance and operational teams. About You 3-5 years' experience in accounts payable, transactional finance or a similar finance operations role. Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice coding, reconciliations, payment workflows and financial controls. Proficient in ERP/accounting systems and Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies. Excellent communication skills and confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines. Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment while collaborating effectively with remote teams. What's on Offer Fixed-term contract with a growing international organisation. Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home). Opportunity to work closely with experienced US finance and operations teams. A role with genuine ownership and a direct impact on business operations, supplier relationships and financial performance.

KennedyPearce Consulting is partnering with a rapidly growing, investment-backed renewable energy business to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. This is a senior leadership position within the Finance function, offering significant exposure to the CFO, Senior Leadership Team, Board and investors. The successful candidate will take ownership of the FP&A function, leading a team of Analysts / Project Accountants and driving financial planning, forecasting, reporting and commercial insight across the Group. Key responsibilities: Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes * Producing and developing Board, investor and management reporting * Delivering cash flow, working capital and profitability forecasting * Leading scenario planning and providing insight to support strategic decision-making * Partnering with senior operational stakeholders and budget holders * Managing, mentoring and developing the FP&A team * Driving improvements across reporting, data quality and automation * Working closely with the CFO, Group Financial Controller and Financial Systems Accountant to develop the wider finance systems and reporting environment * Ensuring reporting reconciles across the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow What we're looking for: Minimum 5 years' experience within FP&A * Previous experience leading an FP&A function or team * Strong budgeting, forecasting, modelling and scenario-planning experience * Experience producing Board-level and senior management reporting * Previous Management Accounting experience, including month-end, year-end and audit processes * Strong data management, reconciliation and analytical capability * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to work directly with CFO and Board-level stakeholders Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, long-term investment, agriculture or other asset-intensive environments would be particularly advantageous.