Talent Finance are supporting a highly respected and strategically important organisation in the appointment of an experienced Senior Finance Manager on an 18 month contract. This is a genuinely influential position suited to someone who enjoys working at the intersection of finance, strategy and delivery, using strong analytical thinking and financial modelling expertise to bring clarity and insight to complex decision making. You will step into a visible leadership role, supporting senior stakeholders while leading a capable finance team responsible for delivering accurate insight, strong governance and meaningful financial analysis that drives performance. The Role You will sit at the centre of financial activity, ensuring high quality financial information is produced, understood and used to support key operational and strategic outcomes. Alongside this, you will help shape finance processes, strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement across the function....

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Contract Daily Rate: Up to 600 (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months initially Location: Sindlesham, Wokingham (1 day per week onsite is required) Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to provide essential support for Oracle and SQL Server databases within the estate. This role is vital in maintaining the systems that ensure operational continuity in the UK. As part of a dedicated DBA team, the successful candidate will be instrumental in managing an extensive Oracle database estate, ranging from legacy systems to modern deployments. Key Responsibilities: Provide 24x7 database management and administration expertise in high availability environments. Conduct proactive maintenance and monitoring of Oracle databases. utilise change, problem, incident, and release management tools effectively. Liaise with third-party service centres as necessary. Perform technical analyses and engage with...

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days /week on site hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS Office Desirable: Oracle Public sector background preferred The Role: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of...

Job Title : Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £81.74/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential: SC (Security Clearance) 5+ years Public Procurement experience Negotiating Stripping costs from contracts Supplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder Management at various levels, internal and external Ability to influence and deliver Ability to work autonomously Has worked similar size of contract Knowledge of MOD or working with MOD, 3+ years (worst case would accept public sector experience) Has experience doing competitive flexible procurement on PA23. Open framework experience Desirable: ERP experience An IT Background Background in integrating systems, eg SAP or similar Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories,...

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of ERP implementation, SAP, Oracle, etc Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance MS Packages SAP/ORACLE Open to both public and private sector Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is...

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days on site) Contract Duration : 18 Months Daily Rate: £72.66 - £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance : SC & British citizenship Minimum Requirement: Strong budgeting experience Strong reporting experience Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels internal and external Reporting to senior stakeholder MOD/Defence experience Various Analysis Public sector Experience of executive reporting Strong accounting experience Oracle fusion/ERP system Highly desirable not essential Transformation experience desirable Oracle Fusion EPBCS Highly desirable but not essential Security Clearance: SC Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with...

9-12 month contract Office based position ( 3-4 days, travel & hotel provided) Expenses paid Interim Financial Controller sought for 9-12 month contract. Well-known blue-chip brand and global Engineering Business seeks a hands on Financial Controller/ Business Partner to improve processes and controls for a rapidly growing business unit. 3-4 days per week required in the office ( Candidates will need to stay away -travel and accommodation is covered) Daily Rate on offer, £700 - 800 per day, plus expenses. We are looking for demonstrable experience of implementing robust financial processes and controls in a deadline driven and highly demanding blue-chip or plc manufacturing/ engineering environment. You will likely be practice trained, ideally top 10, with substantial industry experience in financial control and business partnering for large business ( >£400m T/O) We are looking for talented, driven and proactive individuals from across the UK that can commit to this...

Job Title: RPA & Data Automation Developer Contract Type: 6 month contract Inside IR35 - 550- 700 per day (umbrella rate) Location: Hybrid working - Surrey Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the world of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Data Automation? We're on the lookout for a passionate RPA & Data Automation Developer to drive efficiency, improve data quality and deliver actionable insights. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Data Design & Preparation: Design processes for preparing, enriching, and documenting data using semantic models, Lakehouses and data warehouses to enable insightful analysis. Automation Proficiency: Utilize multiple automation technologies, including AI, ML, Power Automate and Power Apps, to streamline data access and empower developers and analysts. Transform & Test Data: Transform...

If you're a Fire Engineer who loves solving complex problems and shaping safer, better-designed buildings, there's a brilliant opportunity waiting for you. You'll be joining a world-renowned consultancy - a company where the projects are big, the standards are high, and the team is known for being switched-on, collaborative, and great to work with. They're based in one of London's most iconic locations, but what really stands out is the culture: modern thinking, supportive leadership and a real focus on technical quality. You'll be working on a wide mix of schemes with a portfolio of interesting end-user clients, getting involved early, influencing design, and helping project teams navigate fire strategy decisions with confidence. It's the perfect setup if you enjoy partnering closely with architects, project managers, and cost consultants, and you want a role where your expertise genuinely shapes outcomes rather than just signing things off at the end. You'll likely have...

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. Job Title: Responsible AI Lead Location: London / Bristol / Leeds / Edinburgh Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Role Overview At an exciting stage of scaling artificial intelligence across the organisation, we are seeking a Responsible AI expert to join a central AI Centre of Excellence within the Data & Analytics function. This is a hands-on senior role focused on enabling the responsible adoption of AI across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's Responsible AI governance,...

Power BI Developer - Construction, Rail & Civil Engineering Department: Commercial / Project Controls / Digital & Data Reports To: Head of Project Controls / Digital Transformation Manager Location: Working from home Employment Type: Contract - (Outside IR35) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Power BI Developer to support major infrastructure, rail, and civil engineering projects by delivering high-quality business intelligence and data analytics solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Planners, and Senior Leadership teams to transform complex cost, programme, and operational data into clear, actionable dashboards that support performance improvement, cost control, and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities 1. Reporting & Dashboard Development Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports Produce reporting for: Cost...

C# .NET Developer Contract Daily Rate: 600 - 650 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months initially Location: Hybrid Working - 2/3 days onsite per week Our client, a leading organisation in the tech sector, is seeking a talented C# .NET Developer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. If you are passionate about software development and are eager to tackle exciting challenges, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: As a C# .NET Developer, you will: Understand business requirements and design applications that meet those needs. Engage in business data analysis to inform application design and development. programme in Visual C#.NET while utilising both Oracle and SQL Server databases. Conduct unit testing and ensure quality assurance (QA) for all developed applications. Implement solutions in production and disaster recovery environments, providing support to users. Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to your projects. In...

RPA Consultant Contract Inside IR35 Remote 1-2 Months We are seeking an experienced RPA Consultant to review, optimise and support the migration of an existing automation solution into a cloud-based environment. The current estate (3 production workflows) requires technical assessment, remediation and structured migration aligned to best practice. Key Responsibilities Conduct a health check of existing RPA workflows (design quality, error handling, logging, security, environment configuration). Produce and implement a prioritised improvement plan. Review and validate cloud architecture and deployment approach. Support migration of unattended RPA processes to a cloud VM environment. Perform end-to-end testing to ensure stability and performance. Provide documentation and structured knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders. Required Experience Strong experience delivering RPA / intelligent automation solutions (e.g. Power Automate, UiPath, Blue...

Job Title: Snowflake Data Engineer Location: London (2 days on-site per week) Salary/Rate: 550 - 600 per day inside IR35 Start Date: March Job Type: Initial 3-6 month contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Snowflake Data Engineer to help on their cloud migration project. Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will be responsible for designing and building scalable data pipelines, Data Vault models/Dimension Model, and Snowflake/dbt workloads for cloud migration projects. ? Implement Data Vault 2.0 (Hubs, Links, Satellites) /Dimension Model on Snowflake. ? Build ELT pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, Python/PySpark. ? Develop ingestion from APIs, databases, streams. ? Optimize Snowflake warehouses, cost, and performance. ? Collaborate with architects, analysts, and DevOps. ? Maintain documentation, lineage, governance standards....

Transformation Programme Manager Location: Hybrid working - 3 days in either London, Manchester or Birmingham and 2 days remote working Contract Length: 6 months Contract Daily Rate: 500 - 850 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Are you a seasoned Transformation Programme Manager ready to lead one of the largest and most complex strategic programmes in a dynamic environment? Our client is seeking a talented individual to drive transformation initiatives at a senior level, ensuring the successful delivery of key business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver the comprehensive programme plan for a top-tier business initiative. Lead the delivery across multiple projects and teams, maintaining control over scope, time, cost, and quality. Drive outcomes through robust governance forums and structured communication strategies. Manage programme risks, escalations, dependencies, and navigate internal barriers effectively. Build and guide a blended delivery team, including SMT...

Job Title : Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Hybrid Salisbury or Fareham (1-2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 9 Months Daily Rate: £712/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk national The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in supporting and steering the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives by communicating financial data and other information clearly and providing valuable financial advice, challenge, support, strategic insight and business solutions. They will act as first point of contact for the area they support, being responsible for building and promoting a culture of collaborative problem solving and considering innovative approaches which are compliant with policy. Essential: CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant Influencing and building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance senior colleagues High delivery focus with integrity A good understanding of pricing and...

Lead Tax Manager £500 - £600 per day Umbrella Co. London Hybrid 6-Months + For a government organisation based in London, and with local offices throughout the UK (where the role can also be based), we are recruiting a Lead Tax Manager for at least 6-months. The Lead Tax Manager will provide expert-level expertise across the Group, and will be the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, as well as supporting VAT compliance. Main Duties: Lead IR35 compliance across the Group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance Oversee all data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns Ensure full compliance with taxable benefits Manage the Corporation Tax function including all returns Review and maintaining tax policies, notes and training materials Act as Senior Tax Advisor for complex tax queries Partner with HMRC, and the Tax Centre of Excellence as needed Build and maintain excellent working relationships with...

Job Title: Lead Tax Manager Location: Hybrid can be based anywhere in the UK, with % attendance at a local office London, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Reading and York (team locations include York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise across the Group, covering the organisation and its Arm s Length Bodies. The post holder acts as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance across the Group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and...

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre Construction Support Consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our clients requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director. The ideal applicant will be from an...

Role : ESG Business / Systems Analyst 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. Location : London, 2-3 days per week on site required Duration : 12-month initial contract Rate : .00 via umbrella We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Business Analyst to support the delivery of a new ESG and Risk data platform. This role will sit between business and technology teams, helping to shape how sustainability and risk data is captured, structured and delivered for regulatory reporting. The position has a strong ESG focus, supporting initiatives linked to sustainability reporting,...