Professional Services Vacancies

Group Credit Manager

£55,000 plus Benefits

South East

Manufacturing

My client is seeking to strengthen its central function across a number of disciplines, including Finance.

They currently seek to hire an exceptional Group Credit Manager who will be responsible for developing and delivering group credit management and payments strategy.

As a group position you will report directly into the Group Financial Director and be responsible for circa 1000 live accounts worldwide.

The business is driving real change and targets World Class standards across all functions. This position will be an exceptional opportunity to expand your knowledge base, develop as a person, partly by been a part of a really dynamic, fast paced team, and partly from working with a particularly high calibre CEO.

Ideally your post qualification experience will have included working in an International environment for a business which knows what good looks like. Knowledge of ERP systems e.g, JD Edwards, SAP or Oracle and an understanding of Manufacturing, although not essential would be advantageous.

The business can confidently attract highly ambitious individuals and there is a real commitment to personal development and realistic career opportunities to be exploited by the right people.

In the first instance, please apply below.

Global Head of L&D

FTSE100

£105,000

Central London

My client employs around 20,000 people, turns over in excess of £10billion and following a period of restructuring, seeks to appoint a high calibre L&D specialist to join a small central team.

You will be responsible for setting the Learning and Development agenda, working through initiatives around Talent and Performance Management. The business operates on a matrix basis; therefore you will be required to create an excellent internal network, key to which will be your ability to identify practical solutions which have value to the business.

As with many Group roles you will need to set the blue print for the organisation. This will ensure that the business adopts a fit for purpose strategy which will not only identify the organisations high potentials across numerous geographies and cross functional disciplines, but also ensure that careers are managed, planned and developed in order to produce future successors.

It is likely that you will have experienced a number of cultures and business models. This rounded experience which ensures that you really know what good looks like will be underpinned by a strong education which ideally includes a Masters or an MBA.

Should you be seeking a high profile role within this specialised area and be willing to travel as required, then in the first instance please contact Terry Ellis on 0203 008 7501 or apply below.

Asset Management Lawyer

Salary: Very competitive salary

Location: Hong Kong

Description

My client is looking for a lawyer to join its busy Investment Management Legal team based in Hong Kong which provides a full range of legal support and assistance to its thriving asset management business in the Asia (ex-Japan) region.

The lawyer should expect a wide variety of predominantly asset management assignments around the region, including assistance with the development, structuring and maintenance of an exciting and diverse range of investment products and strategies across all asset classes. The legal team also handles corporate and general commercial work commensurate with the needs of a substantial international business with a dedicated infrastructure and operating platform.

Qualifications

You should be a qualified lawyer with proven experience in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate should have solid legal and regulatory knowledge of the international asset management industry and of investment products for retail and/or institutional markets, including alternative asset classes such as real estate, infrastructure, private equity or hedge funds, gained from a leading international law firm, investment bank or asset management company.

English language skill is essential and proficiency in written and spoken Chinese (especially Mandarin) will undoubtedly be an advantage- preference is likely to be given to candidates who can draft and negotiate Chinese language documents. You should be commercially aware and attuned to the needs of a global business, be able to work independently and have a collaborative and client-enabling approach to the provision of legal support.

Please contact Simon Carter on 07917 218 332 if you feel you may be a strong contender for this position.

Head of L&D - Talent

£100,000

UK Based -Global Role

My client is a leading industrial organisation which spans a number of sectors. It employs around 20,000 people and turns over in excess of $10 billion.

The recently appointed Group HRD has recognised the opportunity for an Learning and Development individual to join the Central Group function to specialise within Talent Management.

The role will be far reaching and will begin with defining what talent looks like, how to engage with it and how to develop and manage it.

For a person willing to travel, who seeks to work within a high calibre team this really is an excellent opportunity. The successful candidate will have a strong talent background within an international environment.

Your initial degree will ideally be supported and reinforced with a second tier qualification such as a Masters or MBA. You will also have a passion for people development as well as a passion for your own career.

The business operates in a matrix environment so building a network and internal relationships will be essential. Alongside this will be the ability to be credible to the senior management and effective with individuals within different countries, cultures, sectors and levels.

The role could suit someone who is a specialist within this space and who is looking for their next challenge. The Group HRD has a proven track record of building strong teams within a positive and enjoyable culture.

To find out more about this excellent opportunity either call Terry Ellis on 07801 256 885 or forward a CV to terry.ellis@burnscarlton.com

Head of Group Strategy

London Based- Global Business

Very Attractive Package

If you are working within a Top 5 Global Strategy firm but are thinking about moving into Industry, this could easily be the stand out opportunity you seek. It is a chance to join a very interesting business in a strategy role.

You will want to work with an exceptional group of people and report to a high calibre CEO from whom you will expect to learn from. You will work with a business which is truly innovative, fast paced, ambitious, stand alone, yet supported by significant heavy weight shareholders, one of which turns over in excess of $10 billion.

Due to numerous market opportunities an ambitious, high calibre strategist is sought to bring additional rigor to support the Global Executives decision making.

Some, but not all of the opportunities, are early stage and some potentially able to deliver step change to the businesss current and potential customers. Decision making and selection will be key as will determining how best to monetise. Options range for absorbing into the existing business to forming acquisition or Joint Ventures/Strategic Alliances. In order to support and facilitate this part of the strategy the firm has also established its own venture funds.

This is a substantial business but one which maintains the excitement of being entrepreneurial and innovative. Part of your role will be to manage the Brand and Corporate Communications function which is tasked along with other things to build brand values around innovation through leadership and further supporting the business as the natural go-to experts within this field.

In the first instance, please apply below or call 0203 008 7501.

Tax Specialist

£70,000

Complex - International Business

South East England

Ready to make the move from the Big 4 into Industry. This is an ideal opportunity to join a highly talented, dynamic business/ team which operates in an international and complex environment.

My client is a Joint Venture between two very sophisticated organisations, one is floated, the other has a turn over in excess of $10 billion. The organisation itself operates in about 70 countries, turnover about $500 million and employs 4000 people.

The business manufactures in four different continents and operates with all the associated complexity including cross cultural and time boundaries, multi-site manufacturing, Tax, FX, Transfer, Pricing etc.

The 5 year strategic plan focuses on becoming World Class significantly expanding into new markets and increasing turnover and efficiency possibly by acquisition but also though Innovation and organic growth.

The company seek to strengthen its team by hiring a high calibre tax specialist; this will ensure that maximum tax efficiency is achieved, that Rigor and analysis ensures a well thought out tax strategy and tax solution results.

This is an opportunity to work with an exceptional team, they process intellect, drive and energy, the environment is transparent, egos and Jargon are left at the door, decision making is fast paced and a real commitment to L&D and Talent development ensure that ongoing personal challenges and individual stretch all results in a dynamic DNA and culture and a truly exciting working environment.

In the first instance, please apply below.