Interim Head of Finance High-Growth SaaS Business UK/Remote Harmonic are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a high-growth VC Backed SaaS business on the search for an Interim Head of Finance to provide immediate leadership cover across a busy and established finance function. This is an urgent requirement. The business is scaling fast and needs someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can get up to speed quickly, and provide the structure, coordination that a growing finance team needs during a critical period. This role will suit a highly organised, finance professional who is keen to make an immediate impact. The Role Reporting directly into the CEO, you will act as the central point of coordination across the finance function, managing an existing team and ensuring key workstreams stay on track. This is as much about people, communication, and follow-through as it is about finance. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the existing...

Senior Payroll Manager - EMEA & APAC London Hybrid Working 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension/Permanent) Managing a Team of 2 Key Responsibilities Lead payroll operations across approximately 15-18 countries throughout EMEA & APAC Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring service levels and compliance are maintained Oversee payroll processing, approvals, controls and reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions Support internal and external audits, including tax, SOX and compliance reviews Partner closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, Legal and senior stakeholders Manage, mentor and develop a small payroll team Review payroll outputs, identify risks and drive continuous process improvements Support payroll projects, system enhancements and operational efficiencies Ensure payroll compliance with local legislation, employment taxes and statutory requirements Ideal Candidate Minimum 7 years' payroll experience within a...

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Reading / Hybrid Contract Duration : 12 Months Working Pattern: 2 days/on site - Hybrid Daily Rate: £72.65/hr(Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum requirement: Experience Finance Business partner with expected relevant skillset Demonstrable experience in Stakeholder Management/Engagement at a senior/director level Track record leading business through budgets, planning, and forecasting. Essential: Demonstrable experience in Stakeholder Management/Engagement at a senior level Experience working on large scale infrastructure projects or similar big programmes of work (£multimillion/billion) Proven ability to influence and challenge constructively Track record leading business through budgets, planning, and forecasting. Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience Desirable: Public sector/Nuclear/Defence experience would be good but not...

Project Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview The Employee Endpoints and Digital Services team is seeking an experienced technology Project Manager / Delivery Lead to lead the delivery of SMS Capture initiatives across a large global corporate mobile estate. The role will focus on onboarding new SMS Capture vendors, enhancing existing capture solutions, and ensuring full regulatory compliance and auditability of SMS communications. You will operate at the intersection of technology, telecoms, compliance, and vendors, driving delivery of critical regulatory capabilities within a complex financial services environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead delivery of SMS Capture projects across multiple regions and vendors Own end-to-end delivery lifecycle: planning,...

Test Manager (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic and dynamic QA Lead/ Test Manager to partner with key departments across the EMEA region to lead and drive testing and automation requirements for specific projects within the ECB programme. This pivotal role is accountable for the successful delivery of key vertical cross functional test activities covering Test Strategy and Planning, Test automation, effective ECB test team management, and comprehensive stakeholder engagement. The QA Lead/ Test Manager role will work closely with the Programme Test Manager, IT PMs and Project stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Manage FT, SIT, UAT, targeted release BAU testing...

Test Programme Director (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Test Transformation and Execution Lead within this function, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the way that change is delivered safely, reliably and to a consistently high standard. You will be responsible for leading a review and subsequent transformation of the end to end payments testing model - starting with our core payment and ancillary vendors, through to our existing development, QA, regression, end to end and UAT processes (including automation). You will identify gaps, understand duplication and assess our current state based on your knowledge of best practice in the industry. You will provide recommendations, options and detailed proposals for both tactical and strategic improvement of our payments related...

Transfer Agency Project Manager 12 Month Contract (Initial) Manchester Hybrid Working Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile Banking clients. They are currently looking for a Project Manager to support their Transfer Agency Onboarding team for an initial 12-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension. Role Overview: Support delivery of Project Frontier with focus on UK Transfer Agency onboarding and migration Combine strong PM capability with TA experience Operate as a client-facing onboarding PM, supporting regular...

Interim Systems Accountant Primarily Remote 1 day/week onsite (Thames Valley) 3-6 Month Contract Outside IR35 Ready to lead a high-impact finance transformation? We're looking for an experienced SAP Statutory Reporting Lead to drive the rollout of a consolidation/reporting system across a complex, multi-entity environment (c.20 entities) . This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on systems improvement, process optimisation, and fixing what's broken - perfect for someone who enjoys making an immediate impact. What You'll Be Doing Lead SAP (or equivalent) statutory reporting rollout Reconcile to FY25 signed accounts , including disclosures & adjustments Identify and resolve key reporting/system gaps ( 50% of the role) Improve and automate finance processes & spreadsheets Support Power BI reporting (desirable) Partner with stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable improvements What You'll Bring Strong experience in SAP (SAC) or...

Job Title: Finance Manager x 3 Location: Home Based, ad hoc travel for meetings Contract Duration : March 2028 Daily Rate: £ 700/per day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Responsibilities will vary slightly by role but will include: Supporting or leading elements of the ERP implementation lifecycle, including: Local design phase: refining common design to meet operational needs Build phase: supporting configuration and data preparation activities System integration testing: ensuring end-to-end processes and data flows work effectively User acceptance testing: engaging end users, supporting testing and identifying training needs Cutover phase: supporting data migration, readiness activities and transition planning For Tax (BAU-focused role): Leading delivery of day-to-day tax operations (e.g. VAT and tax compliance) Ensuring continuity and accuracy of BAU activities Collaborating with ERP programme teams to share expertise, input...

Project Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (4 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and delivering key programmes across multiple regions. Your analytical skills and strategic mindset will be essential in managing day-to-day implementation activities, tracking progress, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within scope. Key Responsibilities: Support Programme Planning: Collaborate with the BST Lead Programme Manager in developing and executing plans for seamless delivery across Luxembourg, Germany, and the UK. Day-to-Day Coordination: Oversee implementation activities by liaising with country and platform teams to ensure alignment and efficiency. Integrated Delivery Plans: Create and maintain comprehensive delivery...

Project Manager - Tax Related Project 6 Month Contract - Initial London Remote Working Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile Banking clients. They are currently looking for a Project Manager to join them for an initial 6-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension. Role Requirements: Own and coordinate tax related project delivery across Fund Accounting Tax and Custody Tax workstreams, ensuring alignment to overall Project Intrepid timelines and milestones. Act as the central point of coordination between tax SMEs,...

Mobile Engineer (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 day per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile The Corporate Mobile organization forms part of Employee Experience Technology (EET) and is responsible for the Bank's Mobile strategy, managing a portfolio of mobile products and services including mobile applications for over 80,000 employees and devices globally. The role requires a collegial yet assertive approach when working among, coordinating with but ultimately ensuring compliance of all Architecture, Engineering and Operational standards. The person will be part of an amazing engineering team who have responsibility for engineering activities on our current global mobile platform as well as future state deliverables working with multiple technologies, reporting to a Senior Mobile Engineer within the team. Key...

Interim Systems Accountant Primarily Remote 1 day/week onsite (Thames Valley) 3-6 Month Contract Outside IR35 Ready to lead a high-impact finance transformation? We're looking for an experienced SAP Statutory Reporting Lead to drive the rollout of a consolidation/reporting system across a complex, multi-entity environment (c.20 entities) . This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on systems improvement, process optimisation, and fixing what's broken - perfect for someone who enjoys making an immediate impact. What You'll Be Doing Lead SAP (or equivalent) statutory reporting rollout Reconcile to FY25 signed accounts , including disclosures & adjustments Identify and resolve key reporting/system gaps ( 50% of the role) Improve and automate finance processes & spreadsheets Support Power BI reporting (desirable) Partner with stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable improvements What You'll Bring Strong experience in SAP (SAC)...