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: IT Service Transformation Analyst (AI & Copilot) Location: Leeds / Edinburgh (Hybrid - 40% office) Contract Type: 12 months - possibility for extension The Opportunity This role sits within a Service Transformation function focused on improving colleague support experiences across IT services. The team is responsible for optimising how employees raise requests, resolve IT issues, access knowledge, and interact with support teams. With the introduction of AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot , there is a major opportunity to...

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...

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: Communications Manager Location: Windsor/Hybrid Duration: 12 Months Contact The Role: The Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of a cohesive, strategic communications plan for the Finance Transformation Programme. This programme aims to modernise and optimise core functional areas to improve efficiency, agility, and service excellence across the group. You will ensure a clear, joined-up narrative that connects the transformation vision with the day-to-day experiences of colleagues across all functions. Your work will align...

Interim ERP Implementation Lead - Oracle Fusion 9-12 month contract £500-600 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid working arrangements, London Office About the client Morgan Law are seeking an Interim ERP Implementation Lead - Oracle Fusion for a Public Sector organisation in the London area. Accountabilities Act alongside the Director as the visible 'go-to' person for the Finance workstream, representing the Finance function in programme and stakeholder meetings Coordinate with Data Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and process owners to drive the design, documentation, and build of core financial processes that are efficient, compliant with statutory and operational requirements, and aligned with programme design principles Facilitate workshops and meetings with key business users to communicate programme design principles, encourage stakeholder engagement in process design, identify gaps and risks, and develop appropriate mitigations and new ways of working Collaborate...

Interim Working Capital Consultant Circa £650 per day (Outside IR35) + Expenses National Travel Required 3 Months+ We are partnering with a private equity-backed business with a strong national footprint. Following a period of unprecedented growth they need some support to improve their working capital position. To address this, we are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Specialist to deliver a focused, high-impact optimisation project. The Opportunity This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will take ownership of improving working capital performance across a complex, multi-entity business. You will be tasked with creating a more streamlined, consistent, and controlled approach to working capital management, driving measurable improvements in cash performance over a short time-frame. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver a working capital optimisation programme across the group Improve work in progress (WIP) accounting and visibility Reduce...

Interim Working Capital Consultant Circa 650 per day (Outside IR35) + Expenses National Travel Required 3 Months+ We are partnering with a private equity-backed business with a strong national footprint. Following a period of unprecedented growth they need some support to improve their working capital position. To address this, we are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Specialist to deliver a focused, high-impact optimisation project. The Opportunity This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will take ownership of improving working capital performance across a complex, multi-entity business. You will be tasked with creating a more streamlined, consistent, and controlled approach to working capital management, driving measurable improvements in cash performance over a short time-frame. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver a working capital optimisation programme across the group Improve work in progress (WIP) accounting and visibility Reduce...

Interim Head of Finance High-Growth Technology Consultancy Remote Harmonic are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a fast-growing technology consultancy in their search for an experienced Interim Head of Finance on a 6 month contract basis. There is a high-likelihood of the role transferring to permanent employment. The business has scaled rapidly in recent years and is now at a key stage in building out its in-house finance capability. With revenues around £25m and looking to increase by 50% YoY. This is a genuine opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure from first principles, embedding robust processes, and helping shape the financial infrastructure of a scaling business. The Role Reporting into the CFO, this is a broad, high-impact role spanning financial accounting, management reporting, FP&A, treasury, and wider finance transformation. You will play a central role in bringing finance fully in-house, building processes and controls from the...

Interim Senior Manager - SOX Implementation Day Rate: £600-£700 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 12-24 month programme Location: Hybrid Midlands We are supporting a major organisation in the industrial space embarking on a significant transformation programme to implement a US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant internal controls framework across the business.As part of this programme, we are building a specialist project team to design, document and implement SOX-compliant processes and controls across multiple business functions. This role will play a key part in shaping the internal control environment and ensuring the organisation is fully prepared for SOX compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the design and implementation of a SOX-compliant internal controls framework Reviewing and documenting key financial and operational processes Identifying risks and designing appropriate manual and automated controls Developing process...

Job Opportunity: ServiceNow Business Analyst - Modern Workplace Location: Leeds or Edinburgh Contract: 12 months Rate: £600 per day (umbrella) Why This Role Matters: Join our client's Service Transformation Lab (STL) and play a key role in revolutionizing the Modern Workplace Platform! Your efforts will simplify colleague technology experiences, enhance Service Catalogue journeys, improve the Employee Centre, and modernize workflows. STL operates through SAFe-aligned feature teams, driving investment-funded enhancements, business-as-usual improvements, and strategic ServiceNow transformations. What You'll Do: Shape Clear and Actionable Requirements: - Lead requirement discovery sessions with Product Owners, Customer Journey Managers, Tech Leads, Architects, Support Teams, and operational SMEs. - Translate colleague and business needs into structured epics, features, and stories for SAFe teams, ensuring clarity of expected outcomes, dependencies, data needs, and...

Interim Senior Manager - SOX Implementation Day Rate: 600- 700 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 12-24 month programme Location: Hybrid Midlands We are supporting a major organisation in the industrial space embarking on a significant transformation programme to implement a US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant internal controls framework across the business. As part of this programme, we are building a specialist project team to design, document and implement SOX-compliant processes and controls across multiple business functions. This role will play a key part in shaping the internal control environment and ensuring the organisation is fully prepared for SOX compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the design and implementation of a SOX-compliant internal controls framework Reviewing and documenting key financial and operational processes Identifying risks and designing appropriate manual and automated controls Developing process...

Interim Finance Manager Insurance merger integration Location: Hybrid / Office 12 month ASAP Start About the Role Critical interim opportunity to support the financial integration of an insurance company merger. This role combines high-level technical accounting expertise with hands-on consolidation delivery, working closely with the FC, CFO, external auditors, and finance teams. You'll be the technical lead on business combination accounting, group consolidation, and merger integration planning under UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 103) and Solvency-UK. Key Responsibilities Lead technical accounting for the merger including business combination accounting, acquisition accounting, goodwill, fair value adjustments, and consolidation treatment under FRS 102/FRS 103 Consolidate multiple trial balances into group financial model, performing intercompany eliminations and accounting policy adjustments Prepare technical accounting memos for auditors and governance committees...

Interim Group Financial Controller Derby 3 days on site c. 5 months (dependant on permanent hiring process) PE-backed environment Role will start in time for March month end, so you must be available to start in the next couple of weeks. Gleeson are delighted to be working exclusively with a large, complex, multi-entity client of ours looking for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to provide strong financial leadership during a key phase of growth and transformation. This role requires a technically strong finance leader with the commerciality and confidence to manage a developing team, challenge existing processes, drive efficiencies, and deliver change. Private equity experience is highly preferred and will be prioritised. Key requirements of the Interim Group Financial Controller: Experience within a large, complex organisation (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation) (essential) Strong technical accounting expertise with a commercial,...

Interim Tax Project Lead Location: Flexible / Hybrid Contract: Interim (3-6 months, extension possible) £600pd Outside About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Tax Consultant/Project lead to lead a comprehensive transformation of our tax division during a period of structural change and regulatory complexity. This assignment requires a senior tax professional with deep technical expertise and strong operational capability. You will play a pivotal role in redesigning tax processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to meet new compliance and reporting standards. Key Responsibilities Lead a full review and overhaul of the group's tax division , including operating model, processes, controls, reporting structures, and governance. Drive Pillar Two readiness and implementation , including assessing group exposure, data requirements, transitional rules, safe harbours, and end-to-end compliance obligations. Build...

We're recruiting on behalf of one of our large Financial Services clients undergoing a significant post-acquisition transformation. They're seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Project Manager to drive the execution of a Post-Acquisition Data Integration Programme. The successful candidate will bring strong experience across data governance, GDPR, data protection, and regulatory compliance, and will be comfortable operating in highly regulated Financial Services environments. This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between technical and business teams-translating complex, technical documentation into clear, accessible business language that enables informed decision-making across the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, concise reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, ensuring transparency, progress tracking, and effective risk and issue management. This is not a purely oversight role. We are...

Position: Portfolio Manager Location: Warwick, or Wokingham (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite) Day Rate: 600 - 625 per day (Umbrella) Initial 6-month contract with likely extensions About The Role: We are supporting a major UK energy system operator in the search for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join their Enterprise Portfolio Office. The client is a government-backed organisation responsible for planning and coordinating the country's energy infrastructure and transition to net zero , making this a high-profile and impactful portfolio role. The successful candidate will operate within a large and fast-moving portfolio environment of over 700 programmes and projects , with more than 50 active initiatives and programmes valuing as much as 65+ million . This role combines strategic portfolio oversight with hands-on operational management , focusing on portfolio assurance, benefits realisation, and financial reporting across complex...

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 : Programme Manager Contract : Initial 12-Month Contract with potential to extend . Location : London (1-2 days in office) Rate : 650 inside umbrella OR 107K+Bonus Role Purpose: You will take the helm in delivering a crucial workstream within a multi-year transformation programme, working alongside a dynamic team of project managers. Your expertise will be key in planning, execution, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Workstream Ownership & Delivery Accountability Spearhead the delivery of...

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...