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...

Interim Syndicate Financial Controller Senior interim opportunity to lead the financial management of a Lloyd's syndicate and managing agency. Join a London-based finance team in a key leadership position, overseeing regulatory reporting, financial accounting, and stakeholder management in accordance with Lloyd's rules and standards. This role requires strong Lloyd's market expertise and the ability to work at pace with executive-level stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage syndicate finance function including review of regulatory returns (Flash, QMB, SUK, QAD, AAD, QF1, AF1) Oversee budgets, cashflow management, tax filings, and financial accounting for syndicate and managing agency Prepare and review monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and Board packs with commentary Ensure compliance with Lloyd's regulations, byelaws, and UK GAAP statutory accounts Manage internal and external stakeholders including actuaries, auditors, regulators, and Lloyd's...

Lead Business Architect Duration: 6 - 12 months Location: Warwickshire/Remote - One day per week onsite (Wednesdays) Rate: 900.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our leading financial services client in the Midlands requires a highly experienced Lead Business Architect, to support their largest-ever digital transformation initiative, focusing on the following deliverables - Deliverables: Deliverable 1: Commercial Roadmap and sequencing - with Group Change and Ent Arch (ongoing management). Manage Commercial Transformation Roadmap which sets out the sequencing of capability and operating model needs to deliver against the Commercial Growth ambition, covering all elements contributing to Commercial Transformation Deliverable 2: Deliver Commercial Business Plan as per their milestones for Bus Arch: Input into the program/R3 planning and target product model design. Lead the Business Architecture elements of Group Change process for the Strategic commercial...