Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst / Consultant to act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders—driving value, shaping strategy, and ensuring technology delivers measurable impact across complex projects and programmes. In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as the primary bridge between the business and service teams, ensuring objectives are understood, priorities are aligned, and outcomes are delivered efficiently and cost‑effectively. You’ll proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, opportunities, and risks, using...

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for a market-leading utilities business in Perthshire Your new company My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking utilities sector organisation undergoing significant strategic transformation and financial growth. With a strong commitment to innovation and stakeholder engagement, this business offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial planning and analysis and investor relations. Your new role Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as the key liaison between the company and its private equity investor, delivering timely, insightful financial reports and analysis. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions and enhancing the organisation's financial reporting capabilities during a period of exciting change.Key responsibilities include: Investor Relations: Serve as the primary contact for private equity stakeholders, managing regular and ad-hoc reporting requirements. Financial Metrics...

About the Role We are seeking a driven, highly organised and commercially focused Stock and Enquiry Manager to oversee both vehicle inventory management and sales enquiry performance at Mercedes-Benz of Watford. This dual-responsibility role is pivotal in ensuring seamless alignment between vehicle availability and customer demand. You will manage all inbound sales enquiries while maintaining accurate, optimised stock levels to maximise conversion, profitability and customer satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail and the ability to perform in a fast-paced premium retail environment. Key Responsibilities Enquiry Management & Conversion Oversee all inbound and outbound sales enquiries across phone, email, website and third-party platforms. Ensure rapid response times and professional communication aligned with brand standards. Qualify and allocate leads effectively to the sales team. Implement structured follow-up processes...

Property Investment Consultant Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 + Commission (OTE - 75,000) Location: Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire Hours: Full-time Full-time, Permanent Position We are looking for a knowledgeable, motivated, and client focused Property Investment Consultant to join our client's growing team in Leeds. This role plays a key part in helping clients identify and secure high performing property investments, expanding our investor network, and delivering tailored strategies that support long term portfolio growth. You will work across residential and commercial markets, leveraging your market expertise to guide clients and support their investment journeys from initial enquiry through to acquisition. The Key Responsibilities of the Property Investment Consultant: Client Advisory & Relationship Management Act as the primary advisor for both new and existing investors Provide expert guidance on residential and commercial property investment...

Position: Depot Manager Location: Wyboston Hours - Mon - Friday 07:30am - 4pm or 08:30am - 5pm Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Depot Manager to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Wyboston. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Depot Manager to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the business' function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Key responsibilities of a depot manager may include: Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels to maintain optimal inventory and prevent stockouts. Receiving and checking incoming deliveries for accuracy. Managing stock rotation to ensure first-in-first-out (FIFO) practice. Performing regular stock checks and addressing discrepancies. Staff Supervision: Leading and motivating a team of warehouse workers including drivers, loaders, and...

Position: Depot Manager Location: Wyboston Hours - Mon - Friday 07:30am - 4pm or 08:30am - 5pm Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Depot Manager to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Wyboston. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Depot Manager to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the business' function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Key responsibilities of a depot manager may include: Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels to maintain optimal inventory and prevent stockouts. Receiving and checking incoming deliveries for accuracy. Managing stock rotation to ensure first-in-first-out (FIFO) practice. Performing regular stock checks and addressing discrepancies. Staff Supervision: Leading and motivating a team of warehouse workers including drivers, loaders, and...

We're looking for a commercially focused, hands-on qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) to lead finance at a major UK manufacturing site. Reporting to the EMEA Financial Controller, you'll take full ownership of site financial performance - partnering with Operations, Supply Chain and Corporate Finance to deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and forward-looking forecasts that drive profitability and working capital improvement. The Role Lead and develop the local finance team Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close Deliver robust financial reporting, controls and compliance Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Analyse manufacturing costs, inventory and operational performance Drive working capital discipline and intercompany pricing Support audit and governance requirements About You finance experience, ideally in manufacturing Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills SAP and advanced Excel preferred Proven...

Job Description: Job Purpose This position is a senior role within ICE Data Indices (IDI) in London, focused on equity and commodity index development. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise, quantitative skills, and commercial acumen to design innovative index solutions and drive business growth. This is a highly proactive role requiring close collaboration with clients, sales, and business development teams to identify opportunities, customize indices, and deliver tailored solutions. You will engage directly with institutional clients to understand investment objectives, translate them into index methodologies, and oversee implementation with quant and development teams. The role demands strong Python programming skills, advanced data analytics capabilities, and deep knowledge of equity index construction methodologies, including market-cap weighting, factor-based strategies, ESG integration, and thematic approaches. Commodity index experience is also...