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FP&A Manager \n Location: DudleySalary: Up to £75,000Type: Permanent \n \n \n Robert Walters Group are currently supporting a leading business in Dudley during a period of growth and transformation in their recruitment of a FP&A Manager. You will sit at the heart of value creation, partnering closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and stakeholders. \n The role offers high exposure, genuine influence over strategic decision-making, and the chance to shape how financial insight drives performance across the business. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Full ownership of the FP&A process, establishing best practice from scratch\n, • Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasting cycles, and long-range planning\n, • Build and maintain corporate financial models, including P&L, cash flow and balance sheet\n, • Prepare and deliver quarterly board reporting, translating financial data into commercial insight\n, • Partner with the senior leadership on ad-hoc analysis, reporting and value-creation initiatives\n, • Work closely with the operational managers to set and challenge budgets\n, • Develop weekly KPI reporting, working alongside the data team to create meaningful, business-focused dashboards\n, • Provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions, revenue optimisation and performance improvement\n, • Act as a key finance business partner, complementing the Finance Manager who owns financial accuracy\n\n \n About You \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Proven, hands-on FP&A experience - comfortable operating independently in an FP&A environment\n, • Demonstrable experience running budgeting and forecasting processes end-to-end\n, • Strong financial modelling capability (either built your own or significantly enhanced existing models)\n, • Commercially minded, able to "talk the business" rather than just the numbers\n, • Confident working with senior stakeholders\n, • Comfortable in a change environment and motivated by building, improving and adding value\n\n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Management Accountant \n Manufacturing SME - Dudley \n Location: Dudley (On-site) \n Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits \n The Opportunity \n A well-established international manufacturing business is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant, with strong manufacturing experience, to join its finance team in a highly visible role offering genuine progression opportunities. \n \n Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key part in delivering robust financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving operational performance across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their responsibilities and develop towards a future Finance Manager position. \n \n Operating within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll work closely with both finance and operational teams, gaining exposure to all areas of the business while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and long-term growth plans. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, providing meaningful analysis and insight\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities across multiple business functions\n, • Deliver detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance\n, • Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and strong financial controls\n, • Partner with operational teams to enhance costing, stock management and margin performance\n, • Support month-end and year-end reporting processes, including audit requirements and statutory compliance\n, • Produce KPI reporting to aid business decision-making and operational effectiveness\n, • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency\n, • Assist in the development and mentoring of a small finance team\n\n \n About You \n You will be a proactive and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys operating within a manufacturing environment and building strong relationships across a business. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification (or Finalist or qualified by experience)\n, • Previous management accounting experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment\n, • Strong experience of management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis\n, • Excellent Excel and systems skills, with a data-driven approach to problem solving\n, • Experience supporting operational stakeholders with costing, stock and profitability analysis\n, • A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence where appropriate\n, • Ambition to develop your career towards a Finance Manager position\n\n \n Why Apply? \n\n • Join a successful and financially stable international manufacturing business\n, • Work closely with an experienced Finance Director and senior leadership team\n, • Gain broad commercial exposure across finance and operations\n, • Enjoy genuine career progression with a clear pathway towards Finance Manager\n, • Be part of a collaborative culture where your ideas and improvements are valued\n, • Take ownership of a varied role where you can make a visible impact on business performance\n\n \n If you're an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role that offers both challenge and progression, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. \n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where portfolio insight, long-term investment thinking and real-world impact come together. \n \n This role is based in Wolverhampton and will support the development and implementation of LGPS Central’s Total Portfolio Management capability, in line with the government’s Fit for the Future agenda. \n \n The postholder will help support the oversight and implementation of Partner Fund portfolios, including portfolio analysis, cashflow modelling and investment decision support across public and private markets. This will include working with multiple data sources, building practical tools and models, and helping translate portfolio information into clear, useful insight. \n \n The successful candidate will work closely with Client Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, and colleagues across LGPS Central’s Investment and Operations teams. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys analysis, problem solving and working with others to support strong investment outcomes for our Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Total Portfolio Management Development \n\n • Support the development of LGPS Central’s Total Portfolio Management capability.\n, • Assist in building a Total Portfolio View across Partner Funds, incorporating public and private market assets.\n, • Support the development of cashflow forecasting models, including capital calls, distributions and operational cashflows.\n, • Build and develop Excel-based tools and models to support portfolio and cash management decisions.\n, • Support the creation of processes, procedures, frameworks and presentations across portfolio and cash management.\n, • Assist in defining data requirements and sourcing information from custodians, internal systems and Partner Funds.\n, • Contribute to onboarding activities for Partner Funds, including data collation and validation.\n\n \n Portfolio Analysis and Implementation \n\n • Support the monitoring of Partner Fund portfolios against Strategic Asset Allocation.\n, • Help identify the drivers of allocation drift and support analysis of potential actions.\n, • Assist with rebalancing analysis, considering portfolio positioning, liquidity and implementation constraints.\n, • Support portfolio changes, including transitions and reallocations.\n, • Translate portfolio data and analysis into clear, practical insights to support decision-making.\n\n \n Cashflow, Liquidity and Data \n\n • Support cash management activity, including forecasting, liquidity monitoring and funding decisions.\n, • Assist with capital call and distribution planning, ensuring this is aligned with liquidity requirements.\n, • Work with multiple data sources to aggregate, validate and interpret portfolio information.\n, • Apply judgement where data is incomplete or imperfect, clearly documenting assumptions and limitations.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools and ways of working.\n\n \n Reporting and Stakeholder Support \n\n • Contribute to client reporting and analysis.\n, • Prepare outputs that are clear, accurate and useful for Partner Funds and internal stakeholders.\n, • Work closely with Client Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, Investment Teams and Operations colleagues.\n, • Build strong working relationships across LGPS Central and contribute positively to team discussions.\n\n \n About us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Understanding of multi-asset investing across public and private markets.\n, • Awareness of how institutional portfolios are constructed, monitored and managed.\n, • Strong Excel and modelling capability, with the ability to build tools that support investment decision-making.\n, • Strong numerical and analytical skills.\n, • Ability to work with multiple and imperfect data sources, applying judgement and documenting assumptions clearly.\n, • Ability to translate data into portfolio-level insight.\n, • Understanding of how cashflows, liquidity and capital activity impact portfolio construction and implementation.\n, • Awareness of rebalancing, funding decisions and portfolio trade-offs.\n, • Familiarity with investment systems and data providers such as Bloomberg, CRD, Aladdin or similar would be helpful.\n, • Confidence to explain complex investment matters clearly and support effective decision-making.\n, • Personable, articulate and credible, with the ability to build strong relationships.\n, • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across Investment, Operations and Client teams.\n, • A positive, practical and curious approach to problem solving.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree required.\n, • CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.\n, • IMC preferred.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n\n

Join us at a pivotal moment, where investment operations expertise, data integrity, and process excellence come together to underpin effective LGPS pooling and deliver strong outcomes. \n \n The Private Markets Operations Analyst plays a key role within the Investment Operations team, which provides essential support to the Investment function. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate processing and support for new investment activity and life cycle support of existing investments. \n \n The role involves daily interaction and collaboration with internal teams across the firm, primarily the Investment teams but also including Client Services and Compliance, as well as with key external partners such as the Fund Administrator/Accountant, technology vendors and the General Partners. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, support the implementation of investment strategies, and help ensure regulatory and procedural compliance in line with best practice and LGPS Central’s commitment to excellence in asset management. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n As our Investment Operations Analyst (Private Markets), here's an insight into what you'll be getting up to: \n Fund and LP Administration \n\n • Provide operational support to Fund Managers.\n, • Preparing cashflow notices and managing cashflow activity with investors and General Partners.\n, • Bank and cash management and reconciliation\n, • Managing foreign exchange requirements\n, • Monitoring, processing and payment of invoices\n, • Oversight of the Fund Administrator for outsourced services including reviewing ongoing KPI and SLA performance\n, • Resolving investor queries\n, • Supporting internal audits\n, • Contribute to the development of the Target Operating Model\n, • Ad-Hoc project support\n\n Accounting and Reporting services \n\n • Maintaining investment and accounting records\n, • Reconciling financial statement line items\n, • Supporting valuation of investments\n, • Annual accounts preparation in compliance with FRS 102\n, • Preparing performance calculations\n, • Annual financial statement audit liaison\n, • Cost transparency reporting\n, • Preparation of quarterly performance reporting\n\n Regulatory and compliance \n\n • Periodic monitoring and review of the investors admitted and entities activity\n, • Compliance monitoring and reporting\n, • Formulating and implementing detailed compliance procedures in relation to applicable regulatory requirements.\n, • Preparing AIFMD Annex IV reporting\n, • Liaising with tax advisor for partnership tax compliance and tax structuring\n, • Ensuring compliance with Limited Partnership Agreement for administrative functions\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Sulfolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Previous Fund Administration and/or Fund Accounting experience for Private Market investments, from either an Asset Management or Fund Administrator background.\n, • Some previous experience of supporting any of Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Property investments is a must.\n, • An understanding of the roles played by an Outsourced Administrator.\n, • Any experience of Charles River, eFront or similar platforms would be an advantage.\n, • Competent grasp of the ‘life of a trade’ structure, knowledge of investment and accounting requirements and preparation of call and distribution notices.\n, • Understanding of regulations pertaining to Private Market investments.\n, • Proven track record of outstanding customer service, ideally servicing Financial Institutions.\n, • High attention to detail, analytical.\n, • Able to communicate complex and highly-technical matters in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Confidence when communicating.\n, • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Able to build effective relationships across all levels of the company.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills.\n, • Ability to challenge appropriately.\n, • Ability to think outside the box.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n The Reward & Performance Partner will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering LGPS Central’s reward and performance agenda. The role will lead high-impact work across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions, benchmarking, job architecture, reward governance, and the development of a clear, consistent performance approach that strengthens accountability, performance culture and organisational outcomes. \n \n The role will help shape a reward and performance framework that is fair, transparent, market-informed and designed to support a high-performing, inclusive culture. The postholder will bring strong technical expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and credible stakeholder influence, working in close partnership with the Chief Transformation Officer, Head of People and the wider team, to drive well-evidenced decisions, stronger performance outcomes and meaningful people impact. \n \n This is a unique opportunity to shape reward and performance practices that support the People Strategy, embed V2MOM performance objectives, reflect regulatory expectations, strengthen organisational resilience, and serve the long-term interests of LGPS Central and its Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Reward Strategy and Framework Development \n\n • Deliver LGPS Central’s total reward review in line with the People Strategy and agreed reward principles\n, • Lead activity across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions and total reward\n, • Help shape a fair, transparent and market-informed reward framework\n, • Ensure reward recommendations support performance, inclusion and a positive employee experience\n, • Support reward practices that recognise performance, contribution and impact\n\n Benchmarking, Pay Analysis and Job Architecture \n\n • Lead the annual benchmarking cycle, working with external advisers where needed\n, • Deliver pay benchmarking, comp-ratio analysis, market insight and reward modelling\n, • Support the design and development of job architecture and clear job levelling\n, • Turn analysis into clear, evidence-based recommendations\n\n Performance approach, objectives and culture \n\n • Own and evolve LGPS Central’s performance approach, ensuring it is simple, consistent, outcome-focused and aligned to the People Strategy.\n, • Lead the development and embedding of a stronger performance culture, with clear expectations, meaningful performance conversations and evidence-based outcomes.\n, • Support leaders to set, cascade and calibrate V2MOM performance objectives so individual and team objectives are aligned to corporate priorities, business outcomes and cultural expectations.\n, • Use performance insight, calibration outputs and colleague data to identify trends, strengthen accountability and improve the quality and consistency of performance outcomes.\n\n Variable pay and performance-linked reward \n\n • Lead the delivery and modelling of variable pay and incentive frameworks, drawing on external expertise where needed.\n, • Ensure performance metrics are integrated into incentive design, aligned to V2MOM objectives, the corporate scorecard, business priorities and risk expectations.\n, • Own the connection between performance outcomes and pay decisions, ensuring reward outcomes are fair, consistent, evidence-based and clearly governed.\n, • Ensure variable pay approaches support sustainable performance, strong governance, appropriate risk outcomes and a positive colleague experience.\n, • Promote credible performance-linked reward through clear principles, robust calibration and transparent decision-making.\n\n Governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement \n\n • Prepare high-quality committee papers, analysis, and recommendations for PCRC, RemCo, NomCo and other governance forums.\n, • Engage the Senior Leadership Group, Executive Committee, the Chief People & Transformation Officer and other senior stakeholders.\n, • Manage relationships with external reward advisers and other third-party partners.\n, • Present reward data, options, and recommendations clearly, with appropriate context and risk insight.\n, • Build trusted relationships across the business to strengthen understanding, confidence and engagement in reward and performance practices.\n\n Data, systems, and process improvement \n\n • Own reward data, modelling and analysis, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong governance.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve reward processes, reporting, data quality, and system use.\n, • Develop efficient, reliable pay modelling tools and analytical approaches.\n, • Ensure reward activity is delivered in a controlled, well-documented and auditable way.\n\n Compliance, regulation, and risk management \n\n • Ensure reward structures and recommendations reflect FCA requirements and broader governance expectations.\n, • Support reward activity in line with LGPS Central’s risk culture, risk appetite, and internal policies.\n, • Identify and escalate reward-related risks, issues, and as appropriate.\n, • Build a strong understanding of the LGPS landscape, implicationsPartner Fund expectations and the wider impact of reward decisions\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Significant reward experience in financial services, asset management, or a similarly regulated environment.\n, • Strong technical reward expertise, analytical depth and a good understanding of performance frameworks, objective setting and performance calibration.\n, • Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and committees with confidence and credibility.\n, • Excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to balance rigour with pragmatism.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, boards, and external partners.\n, • Commercially aware, with the ability to align people and reward priorities to organisational goals and financial context.\n, • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.\n, • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use performance, pay and workforce insight to support robust, evidence-based decisions.\n, • Highly effective partnering skills, with the ability to build trust, create momentum and work across the organisation.\n, • A growth mindset, with the ability to learn quickly, drive continuous improvement and bring fresh thinking across reward and performance.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.\n, • Reward, HR, finance, pensions or related professional qualification would be advantageous.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment oversight, long-term stewardship and real-world impact come together. \n \n This role is based in Wolverhampton and will play a key part in providing internal oversight of LGPS Central’s pooled investment funds and internally managed investments across all asset classes. The role will help ensure our investment portfolios are well governed, appropriately challenged and aligned with our objectives, investment beliefs, risk appetite and Partner Fund expectations. \n \n The postholder will work closely with the Head of Centre of Excellence, CIO, Investment Teams and wider stakeholders to assess fund performance, investment risk, portfolio construction, manager quality and alignment with agreed mandates. This will include qualitative and quantitative oversight across areas such as listed equities, fixed income, property, private credit, private equity, infrastructure and other emerging asset classes. \n \n As a senior member of the investment function, the postholder will provide clear, evidence-based insight to support strong decision-making. They may also be required to present at Investment Committee, ORCA and other governance forums, helping LGPS Central maintain a transparent, robust and proactive approach to investment oversight. \n \n This role is a certified role under the Senior Manager’s Certification Regime and will be subject to assessments in Fitness and Propriety and any other regulatory requirements. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Investment Oversight and Risk Management \n\n • Lead holistic qualitative risk assessments of internal funds, covering both investment and non-investment risks.\n, • Review fund performance, manager quality and alignment with LGPS Central’s fund objectives.\n, • Assess whether portfolios are being managed in line with agreed mandates, investment beliefs, risk parameters and governance expectations.\n, • Develop and monitor risk metrics, identifying emerging risks across asset classes.\n, • Provide clear views on whether oversight and actions taken by Investment Teams are adequate, reasonable and proactive.\n, • Oversee investments across a broad range of asset classes, including listed equities, fixed income, property, private credit, private equity, infrastructure and other emerging assets.\n, • Contribute to long-term investment thinking, particularly where risk-adjusted returns, liquidity and Partner Fund outcomes need to be carefully balanced.\n\n \n Portfolio Construction and Asset Allocation \n\n • Help shape and challenge asset allocation frameworks, considering risk, return, liquidity and market conditions.\n, • Contribute to tactical asset allocation analysis, modelling and investment thinking.\n, • Provide insight into portfolio construction and help ensure portfolios remain aligned to LGPS Central’s long-term objectives.\n, • Support the CIO and Head of Centre of Excellence with financial and performance oversight of LGPS Central’s investment portfolios.\n\n \n Governance, Risk and Compliance \n\n • Support a clear, auditable and repeatable approach to investment oversight.\n, • Ensure oversight activity is aligned with LGPS Central’s governance framework, Investment Delegation Policy and internal standards.\n, • Present oversight findings and risk assessments to Investment Committee and other governance forums when required.\n, • Support the development of a strong first line control environment within the Investment function.\n, • Integrate responsible investment and ESG considerations into oversight activity, where relevant.\n\n \n Stakeholder Engagement \n\n • Build strong and credible relationships with Investment Teams, Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, senior leaders and wider colleagues.\n, • Work collaboratively across teams to provide practical, constructive and well-evidenced oversight.\n, • Present complex investment information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.\n, • Act as a trusted source of insight, challenge and support across the business.\n\n \n About us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Proven experience in investment oversight, manager selection, risk management, asset allocation or portfolio analysis.\n, • Experience gained within a pension fund, asset manager, investment consultant or similar institutional investor environment.\n, • Strong understanding of financial markets and a broad range of asset classes.\n, • Experience assessing investment performance, portfolio construction, risk and manager quality.\n, • Good understanding of strategic and tactical asset allocation methodologies.\n, • Ability to analyse complex investment portfolios and provide practical, evidence-based insight.\n, • Strong understanding of investment and non-investment risk management frameworks.\n, • Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, investment teams, service providers or regulatory bodies.\n, • Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Ability to anticipate issues, challenge constructively and propose practical solutions.\n, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.\n, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, investment analysis tools and financial modelling.\n, • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities.\n, • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and judgement.\n, • Good understanding of ESG factors and how they can affect investment performance, risk and opportunity.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree required.\n, • CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.\n, • IMC preferred.\n, • Has, or can meet, all requirements of being an FCA approved person.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n The Learning and Talent Manager will move learning from programme-led activity to a strategic enabler of organisational capability, culture and future skills, helping colleagues make an impact, unlock potential and build confidence for future success. \n \n The role will connect learning, skills and talent into an engaging colleague experience, strengthening learning journeys, internal mobility, succession and skills-based development. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Learning strategy, skills and capability development \n\n • Drive the learning, skills and capability agenda, translating the People Strategy into development that builds confidence, impact and future-ready capability.\n, • Partner with the Senior Leadership Team and people managers to identify current and future skills requirements, priority gaps and capability needs.\n, • Support a skills-based organisation through skills taxonomies, pathways, academies and development plans linked to performance, career growth and potential.\n, • Align learning and skills development with the culture programme, reinforcing the behaviours, mindsets and capabilities needed in a high-performing, values-led organisation.\n\n Learning journeys, content curation and learning culture \n\n • Create learning journeys for new starters, managers, future leaders and technical specialists.\n, • Integrate learning activities, resources and programmes into a coherent, inclusive offer aligned to business priorities.\n, • Curate practical content and promote continuous, collaborative learning in the flow of work.\n\n Learning platform ownership and digital enablement \n\n • Own and evolve the learning platform as an intuitive gateway to development and opportunity.\n, • Manage platform content, pathways, campaigns and engagement across mandatory, regulatory, technical, leadership and professional development.\n, • Use AI, automation and learning technology to improve adoption and personalised, accessible learning journeys.\n\n Talent management, succession and internal mobility \n\n • Shape talent approaches that create clearer pathways for growth, progression, promotion and future contribution.\n, • Coordinate succession planning and leadership pipeline activity for business-critical roles.\n, • Build internal mobility pathways through promotions, secondments, internal moves, stretch assignments, projects and mentoring.\n\n Leadership, people management and regulatory capability \n\n • Design practical leadership, people manager and future leader interventions that build confidence, accountability and the behaviours needed in a regulated organisation.\n, • Coordinate programme design, suppliers, communications, tracking and evaluation.\n, • Support the CPO to develop board skills and training programmes that strengthen governance capability and regulatory understanding.\n, • Support regulatory readiness, conduct, risk ownership, operational resilience and a values-led culture.\n\n Data, insight and continuous improvement \n\n • Develop learning and talent MI, dashboards and reporting to support evidence-based decisions.\n, • Use data, colleague feedback and manager insight to shape learning, development and talent outcomes.\n, • Evaluate impact on performance, retention, engagement, mobility and organisational capability.\n\n Project and stakeholder management \n\n • Lead or support People projects across skills, capability, learning, talent, succession, mobility and learning technology.\n, • Build strong relationships with leaders, managers, colleagues, providers and platform partners.\n, • Work with the People team to ensure skills, capability and pathways inform performance, progression and reward structures.\n, • Work across the People team to join up learning, talent, performance, reward, recruitment and employee experience activity\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Experience in Learning and Development, Talent, Organisational Development or a similar role, with energy to shape a modern learning and talent agenda.\n, • Strong understanding of modern learning practice, including learning journeys, digital learning, content curation, platforms and learning in the flow of work.\n, • Experience developing learning strategies, capability frameworks, skills taxonomies or skills-based development.\n, • Strong understanding of talent management, succession planning, promotions, internal mobility, mentoring and development planning.\n, • Digitally confident, using AI, automation, dashboards and data insight to design solutions, evaluate impact and improve outcomes.\n, • Strong project, communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to deliver at pace and work effectively in a regulated environment.\n, • Experience supporting leadership development, people manager capability and future leader programmes.\n, • Inclusive, colleague-centred and forward-thinking, with curiosity and drive to help people unlock potential and make an impact.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.\n, • CIPD qualification or equivalent experience; relevant learning, talent, coaching, organisational development, learning technology, skills mapping or capability framework design experience would be helpful.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Your roleWhat you'll be doingWhat We NeedCorpay is currently looking to hire a Employee Experience Partner within our Employee Experience UK team. This position falls under our Global Shared Services function and located Meriden, Walsall in UK. You will provide operational support and help streamline operational and administrative HR processes across the UK. You will be the key support to our UK stakeholders in handling the all-employee experience matters. You will report directly to the Senior HR Employee Experience Manager and regularly collaborate with the wider UK HR/EE team, IVP business leaders and supporting offices in Meriden and Walsall.How We WorkAs an Employee Experience Partner, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:Assigned workspace in Walsall, Meriden offices, UKCompany-issued equipmentFormal, hands-on training. Support for you to complete professional certifications.Role ResponsibilitiesBuilding relationships with all our UK stakeholders to improve their HR experience.Proactively encourage Self-service through our HR Hub.Serving as a labor relations/employee relations resource and provide insight regarding new company policies, procedures, programs and activities.Conducting investigations, prepares investigative reports, and makes recommendations to resolve employee issues based on policy, past practice and legal justifications.Conducts exit interviews and make recommendations based on trends or notable comments for advising management for improvement.Ensuring thorough understanding of company policies by conducting new employee orientations and follow-up sessions; assist management team with follow up questions related to company policies and procedures.Assist in the day-to-day administrative processes, including reporting related to FMLA maintenance and time management processes.Conducting staffing/turnover reporting to include tracking of offer letters, new hire process flow and scheduled orientation dates.Identifies internal talent and partners with hiring manager and Talent Acquisition Partner to fill open roles.Consults with and advises managers and employees with regard to employee relations issues including investigation and problem resolution, disciplinary action and termination.Advises managers and employees concerning compensation, benefits, and employee services as well as provide training in accordance with policies, procedures, and practices.Interprets and executes company policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with government laws and regulations.Acting as key business partner focused on establishing, maintaining, and developing an environment to promote positive employee relations and successful business practices.Assisting with other tasks or special projects as assigned by manager.Proactively identifying and meeting customer and stakeholder needs while delivering exceptional service.Thinking creatively and developing innovative solutions to improve processes and business outcomes.Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.Collaborating effectively, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team success.Demonstrating a results-driven mindset by delivering high-quality outcomes and continuously improving performance.Qualifications & SkillsUp to 3 years in a HR Generalist / Shared Services environmentCIPD level 5 or 5+ years of experience in HR corporate environmentStrong UK labor code knowledgeStrong communication & problem-solving skillsDemonstrated track record of strong service delivery.Technical / Functional Skills & Knowledge of HR Tools and Interfaces (Workday preferred)Knowledge of HR strategies and objectivesRisk awareness and management advisor experienceExperience in a fast paced, high-volume environment with a strong customer service focusContinuous improvement mindsetAbility to work under pressure balancing day to day priorities with project workExperience leading and supporting complex employee relations casesExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical skillsCommercial and regulatory knowledgeOccasional travelling will be required – you will need to have your own vehicle and a driving licenceBenefits & Perks25 days per annum + 8 bank holidaysOption to buy or sell up to 5 days annually during the benefits enrollment windowEmployee contribution of 3% matched with 5% from CorpayProvided by Vitality with no excess (Corpay covers 250 excess)Access to flexible discounts, supermarket savings, and moreComplimentary access to thousands of online coursesVolunteering days and engagement in fun company-wide contests and initiatives#LI-LM1 #INDPRO-INTAbout CorpayAbout CorpayCorpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening conducted by an authorized third-party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity verification, criminal record checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other background checks relevant to the role and permitted by local law.Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Search Firms: Corpay does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms without a valid written agreement in place. Any unsolicited candidate submissions will become the property of Corpay, and no fees will be paid related to such submissions.Learn more about Corpay: Transparency & ComplianceEqual Opportunity EmployerCorpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.Use of Artificial Intelligence in HiringCorpay may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening, candidate assessment, or interview scheduling. These tools are designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and fairness throughout the hiring process. AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions involve human review. Corpay is committed to the responsible use of AI, including appropriate oversight and safeguards designed to support fair and unbiased outcomes.Candidate Privacy NoticeFor information about how Corpay processes personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice: .Pay PhilosophyCorpay is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Compensation decisions are based on objective, job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Where required by applicable law, salary or compensation ranges will be included in the job posting or provided prior to the interview process, where required by applicable law. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses, incentives, benefits, or variable pay may apply where applicable.SummaryLocation: WalsallType: Full time

I'm currently working with a growing business in Wolverhampton that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified by experience (QBE) finance professional who is immediately available or on a very short notice period. This is a hands-on management role where you'll take ownership of the finance function, leading a team of four across management accounting and transactional finance. You'll ensure the smooth running of the department, maintain robust financial controls, and provide accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions. Key responsibilities: Managing, mentoring and developing a finance team of four Full responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations Overseeing supplier payments, payment runs and maintaining strong supplier relationships Monitoring debtor balances, driving collections, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance Reviewing sales and purchase ledger processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls Managing cash flow and working capital, ensuring timely payments and receipts Producing monthly management accounts Leading month-end and year-end close processes Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings VAT returns and statutory compliance Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function Business partnering with operational managers and senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc reporting, analysis and finance projects The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant Qualified by experience (QBE) or part-qualified/qualified accountant Previous responsibility for overseeing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance staff Excellent knowledge of management accounting, financial controls and cash flow management The ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running Previous experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment The role: Temp to permanent opportunity Immediate start preferred Office based, 5 days per week in Wolverhampton Competitive salary/day rate depending on experience If you're immediately available and looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion. TPBN1_UKTJ

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. The Reward & Performance Partner will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering LGPS Central’s reward and performance agenda. The role will lead high-impact work across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions, benchmarking, job architecture, reward governance, and the development of a clear, consistent performance approach that strengthens accountability, performance culture and organisational outcomes. The role will help shape a reward and performance framework that is fair, transparent, market-informed and designed to support a high-performing, inclusive culture. The postholder will bring strong technical expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and credible stakeholder influence, working in close partnership with the Chief Transformation Officer, Head of People and the wider team, to drive well-evidenced decisions, stronger performance outcomes and meaningful people impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape reward and performance practices that support the People Strategy, embed V2MOM performance objectives, reflect regulatory expectations, strengthen organisational resilience, and serve the long-term interests of LGPS Central and its Partner Funds. What you’ll be doing:Reward Strategy and Framework DevelopmentDeliver LGPS Central’s total reward review in line with the People Strategy and agreed reward principlesLead activity across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions and total rewardHelp shape a fair, transparent and market-informed reward frameworkEnsure reward recommendations support performance, inclusion and a positive employee experienceSupport reward practices that recognise performance, contribution and impactBenchmarking, Pay Analysis and Job ArchitectureLead the annual benchmarking cycle, working with external advisers where neededDeliver pay benchmarking, comp-ratio analysis, market insight and reward modellingSupport the design and development of job architecture and clear job levellingTurn analysis into clear, evidence-based recommendationsPerformance approach, objectives and cultureOwn and evolve LGPS Central’s performance approach, ensuring it is simple, consistent, outcome-focused and aligned to the People Strategy.Lead the development and embedding of a stronger performance culture, with clear expectations, meaningful performance conversations and evidence-based outcomes.Support leaders to set, cascade and calibrate V2MOM performance objectives so individual and team objectives are aligned to corporate priorities, business outcomes and cultural expectations.Use performance insight, calibration outputs and colleague data to identify trends, strengthen accountability and improve the quality and consistency of performance outcomes.Variable pay and performance-linked rewardLead the delivery and modelling of variable pay and incentive frameworks, drawing on external expertise where needed.Ensure performance metrics are integrated into incentive design, aligned to V2MOM objectives, the corporate scorecard, business priorities and risk expectations.Own the connection between performance outcomes and pay decisions, ensuring reward outcomes are fair, consistent, evidence-based and clearly governed.Ensure variable pay approaches support sustainable performance, strong governance, appropriate risk outcomes and a positive colleague experience.Promote credible performance-linked reward through clear principles, robust calibration and transparent decision-making.Governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagementPrepare high-quality committee papers, analysis, and recommendations for PCRC, RemCo, NomCo and other governance forums.Engage the Senior Leadership Group, Executive Committee, the Chief People & Transformation Officer and other senior stakeholders.Manage relationships with external reward advisers and other third-party partners.Present reward data, options, and recommendations clearly, with appropriate context and risk insight.Build trusted relationships across the business to strengthen understanding, confidence and engagement in reward and performance practices.Data, systems, and process improvementOwn reward data, modelling and analysis, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong governance.Identify opportunities to improve reward processes, reporting, data quality, and system use.Develop efficient, reliable pay modelling tools and analytical approaches.Ensure reward activity is delivered in a controlled, well-documented and auditable way. Compliance, regulation, and risk managementEnsure reward structures and recommendations reflect FCA requirements and broader governance expectations.Support reward activity in line with LGPS Central’s risk culture, risk appetite, and internal policies.Identify and escalate reward-related risks, issues, and as appropriate.Build a strong understanding of the LGPS landscape, implicationsPartner Fund expectations and the wider impact of reward decisions About UsLGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are:Cheshire Pension FundDerbyshire Pension FundLeicestershire Pension FundNottinghamshire Pension FundShropshire Pension FundStaffordshire Pension FundWest Midlands Pension FundWorcestershire Pension FundGloucestershire Pension FundHampshire Pension FundSuffolk County CouncilWiltshire Pension FundNorfolk Pension FundOxfordshire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds RequirementsSignificant reward experience in financial services, asset management, or a similarly regulated environment.Strong technical reward expertise, analytical depth and a good understanding of performance frameworks, objective setting and performance calibration.Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and committees with confidence and credibility.Excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to balance rigour with pragmatism.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, boards, and external partners.Commercially aware, with the ability to align people and reward priorities to organisational goals and financial context.High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use performance, pay and workforce insight to support robust, evidence-based decisions.Highly effective partnering skills, with the ability to build trust, create momentum and work across the organisation.A growth mindset, with the ability to learn quickly, drive continuous improvement and bring fresh thinking across reward and performance. Qualifications:Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.Reward, HR, finance, pensions or related professional qualification would be advantageous. What do we offer?We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:Competitive salaryAn enhanced and generous Pension Scheme30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays2 days paid volunteering daysAn extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidaysExcellent Learning & Development OpportunitiesWelfare and Family-friendly policiesEnhanced pay for new parentsAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing SupportVitality Private Medical InsuranceHybrid WorkingCompany Service AwardsCycle to Work SchemeCompany Electric Vehicle SchemeNominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023Winner of LAPF Investment InnovationWinner of Pool of the Year 2025

RAC is seeking an FP&A Manager to join our Group FP&A function in a hybrid role at Bescot, Walsall. You will own weekly trade reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and turn data into clear business insight for senior leaders.

Walsall Council, Recruitment & Marketing Manager for the Black Country Fostering Hub. Are you an innovative, insight-led marketing and recruitment professional who wants to make a real difference for children and young people across the Black Country? We are looking for a confident, creative and res

Are you an innovative, insight-led marketing and recruitment professional who wants to make a real difference for children and young people across the Black Country?. We are looking for a confident, creative and results-driven Recruitment and Marketing Manager to lead the marketing, communications a

Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and leadership team, providing clear financial insight to support strategic decisions. Build and maintain financial models to evaluate performance and returns. As Investment Finance Manager, you’ll help shape how the business operates financially and collaborate

A profitable distributor of raw materials requires a Management Accountant to assist the Finance Director in all areas of management accounting and provide to a sister plant in Europe. The ideal candidate will be Part CIMA qualified working towards full CIMA and be strong at business partnering and able to sort pricing with the sales function. Commutable from: West Bromwich, Oldbury, Walsall, Dudley, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford Package: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a. + up to 9% bonus + scaled pension up 7% employee and 9% employer + Life Assurance x4 + Level 4 medical cash plan and more. Suitable for: Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Accountant, Management Accountant. The Role Reporting into the finance director you will have the following duties: Prepare month end margin reports providing insight in variances. Review overhead costs ensuring all the relevant expenses are captured accurately. Work closely with departmental teams to improve stock control. Support with budgeting and produce regular forecasts. Produce daily and monthly KPI reports. Lead the preparation of the annual audit reports. The Person Educated to CIMA level or part qualified with a view to complete your study you will have the following experience: Management accounting, budgeting, reporting and forecasting. Advanced skills in Excel and the use of ERP systems. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is advantageous. To apply for this opportunity please click to apply or contact Greg Kneuss at the Ethero office in Telford for further details

40 Hours p/w At A F Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re looking for an ambitious Logsitics and Supply Chain Manager to optimising our End to End activities, increasing our incomes in relation to backhaul, consolidation and centralisation. You will lead the team who are responsible for the day to day activities along with identify opportunities, liaising with other stakeholders and suppliers and negotiating shared benefit. These activities are for the AFB Group and not just focused on the main Logistics sites. Key Responsibilities To adopt and oversee process management in areas of responsibility To increase income activity YOY by engaging with suppliers while ensuring new and existing agreements are profitable Review route to market for suppliers and remove cost by implementing backhaul, primary or centralised solutions. Period accounting for income charges, ensuring all suppliers are charged correctly and on time Support the End to End initiative being the primary contact between Incept and AFB To support and lead Group projects internally and externally providing business benefit Produce, summarise and recommend actions in relation to key logistical reports for presentation / evaluation to the Head of Supply Chain To use key programs throughout the system as available but specifically focusing on the NVM model E2E model To work alongside colleagues in procurement and trading to align goals and targets To consider and reduce AFB’s environmental impacts by designing and delivering are more effective Supply Chain. Core Competancies Strong negotiation skills with suppliers Ability to use logical and creative thinking to solve problems and make decisions Reliably follows instructions and procedures Strategic thinking and commercial awareness Ability to produce accurate work within agreed timescales Excellent communication skills and the capacity to build good working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently Strong organisational and planning skills Person Specification Essential Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insight into action. Excellent organisational and problem-solving capabilities. Experience and proven track record in supplier negotiations and collaboration Experience delivering cost and service improvements in complex operational environments Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate insight into action About us: At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 6,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career. Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 303 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences. SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand. Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role

Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and premium products. Operating within a specialist sector, the business supplies customers across the UK and international markets and is known for its commitment to quality, innovation and long-term customer relationships. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the finance function and support strategic decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Finance Management • Manage the day-to-day finance function, including the general ledger., • Lead and support the Accounts Assistant responsible for accounts payable and receivable., • Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts., • Analyse manufacturing costs, margins and variances, providing meaningful financial insight to the leadership team., • Oversee cash flow management and working capital requirements., • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory obligations., • Coordinate year-end accounts and manage relationships with external auditors., • Support senior management with financial planning, business performance analysis and commercial decision-making., • Review and improve financial controls, processes and reporting systems., • Manage VAT reporting requirements, including UK and international registrations where applicable. Human Resources • Collect, verify, and maintain payroll data within the HR system on a weekly and monthly basis., • Manage payroll processing and payments - Initially, payroll will be processed internally using the existing system. Longer term, payroll outsourcing is being evaluated, requiring liaison with external providers and validation of payroll outputs. Health & Safety • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, documentation and action plans., • Manage and support the individual responsible for Health & Safety administration and compliance activities. Requirements • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT or equivalent)., • Minimum 5 years' finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment., • Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock valuation, and manufacturing finance., • Proven experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts., • Previous exposure to HR administration and payroll processes., • Prior team management experience would be advantageous., • Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail., • Effective communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments., • Knowledge of French would be beneficial but is not essential. Benefits • £47,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary DOE, • Monday - Friday, • Opportunity to join a respected and growing manufacturing business., • Broad role with exposure to finance, HR, and operational activities., • Collaborative working environment with direct involvement in business decision-making. Long-term career development opportunities

I'm currently working with a growing business in Wolverhampton that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified by experience (QBE) finance professional who is immediately available or on a very short notice period. This is a hands-on management role where you'll take ownership of the finance function, leading a team of four across management accounting and transactional finance. You'll ensure the smooth running of the department, maintain robust financial controls, and provide accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions. Key responsibilities: Managing, mentoring and developing a finance team of four Full responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations Overseeing supplier payments, payment runs and maintaining strong supplier relationships Monitoring debtor balances, driving collections, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance Reviewing sales and purchase ledger processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls Managing cash flow and working capital, ensuring timely payments and receipts Producing monthly management accounts Leading month-end and year-end close processes Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings VAT returns and statutory compliance Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function Business partnering with operational managers and senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc reporting, analysis and finance projects The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant Qualified by experience (QBE) or part-qualified/qualified accountant Previous responsibility for overseeing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance staff Excellent knowledge of management accounting, financial controls and cash flow management The ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running Previous experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment The role: Temp to permanent opportunity Immediate start preferred Office based, 5 days per week in Wolverhampton Competitive salary/day rate depending on experience If you're immediately available and looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion

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