Role type - Permanent, Full-Time

Location - London (4 days on site over 2 weeks)

Salary - £50,828.25

One of our most flexible clients are looking for a a Data Analyst to join thier friendly team.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing, manipulating and cleansing companies’ financial data and financial market datasets
• conducting regular and ad-hoc data analysis, reporting and recommendations to drive strategy and enhanced regulatory scrutiny
• leveraging primary and secondary source data using data analytical software to develop and manage internal databases; optimising analytical tools to increase efficiency within the data team
• developing new reporting and increasing data streams, working with system suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve the quantity, whilst maintaining quality, and performance measures for various business areas
• supporting business teams across the FRC with high quality information
• continually reviewing reporting templates to ensure that they are relevant and meaningful
• playing a leading role on particular projects and in quality assurance of the work of the team, including set-piece, data publications e.g. Key Facts and Trends in the Accountancy Profession
• providing oversight and support to more junior, less experienced colleagues in the team
• building understanding in teams across the FRC of how data can support delivery through the development of appropriate data solutions
• ensuring that market intelligence and evidence are managed safely, securely, to the required standards and policies, and to best advantage in supporting the FRC’s work
• supporting the Data Analyst Team Leader in developing the data strategy for ARGA and in continuously developing and improving the market intelligence function to meet the evolving needs of the FRC and the new regulator

The Person:

Proven data analytical work experience with demonstratable examples of working with structured data, ideally from company or financial markets datasets.

A degree in a quantitative discipline or other relevant data analyst qualification and experience in performing complex data extraction and analysis to deliver analytical models or reports to aid decision making. Competent and knowledgeable in PowerBI, SQL, Python and/or R. Experience in extracting structured and unstructured data from 3rd party sources is highly desirable.

Curious and inquisitive to learn new tools and find new sources of data. We are looking for individuals who enjoy constructing data warehouses and building ‘best in class’ data products; and supporting and engaging with the wider analyst community and stakeholders.

A strong understanding of the potential uses and limitations of data – technical and legal/ethical/security – in evidence-based policy making and strategy development. A desire to make a contribution to the FRC’s transformation and the Regulator’s public interest remit by ensuring “the quality, accuracy and reliability of corporate reporting, governance and audit which are fundamental to the trust shareholders, investors and the wider public place in companies”. Experience of regulation is desirable but not essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong technical knowledge of and experience with SQL, Python and/or R. Working knowledge of reporting tools such as PowerBI
• Technical expertise regarding data models and database design development
• Good understanding of business terminology, and accounting and financial data
• Excellent relationship management skills and experience working proactively with ‘client teams’ to understand their needs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing
• Ability to handle multiple requests at the same time, prioritising them appropriately
• Good organisational and project management skills, including collaborative team working
• Willingness to mentor and build the technical capability of more junior staff
• Excellent team player with enthusiasm and energy, able to deliver under tight deadlines

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role type - Permanent, Full-Time

Location - London

Work Model - Hybrid, 4 days onsite every 2 weeks

Our client is looking for 2 Policy Associates to join their experienced team.

Responsibilities:

• Analysing the quality of reporting from asset managers, asset owners and service providers applying to become the signatories to the UK Stewardship Code, judging the quality of reporting and drafting individual feedback.
• Collecting evidence and examples; and identifying trends to contribute to the annual review of stewardship reporting and to develop future policy proposals.
• Analysing and summarising relevant research, policy papers and consultations, and preparing briefings for senior colleagues.
• Working with senior policy associates and the stewardship senior manager on specific projects, policy initiatives and relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Working on cross organisational initiatives that promote effective stewardship and corporate governance, or support organisational transformation.
• Working across industry initiatives, councils and taskforces representing the interests of the FRC for example on the Occupation Pension Scheme Council, the Taskforce on Social Factors.
• Support the Corporate Governance team in analysing Corporate Governance Code reporting.
• Identifying and pursuing areas for research and supporting senior colleagues, FRC’s research team, external consultants, academics and advisors on delivering research projects.
• Reviewing the team’s approach to corporate governance and stewardship and contributing to policy proposals.
• Engagement with other government departments and regulators, particularly as we progress to review the Code in 2023

Required:

• A degree level qualification, relevant qualification, and/or relevant experience in the pensions and investment industry is required.

Desired:

• Studying CFA Certificate in ESG Investment or similar
• An understanding of corporate governance and stewardship and the benefits.
• High quality analytical and interpersonal skills and work flexibility across projects.

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role type - Full time, Fixed Term 18 Months

Location - London (4 days on site over 2 weeks)

Salary - £50,828.25

Our client is looking for a Risk & Assurance Manager to join a small team on a fixed term basis initially on a fixed term basis.

Responsibilities:

• Provide risk information to the Head of Risk, ExCo, Audit Committee and the Board to enable effective decision making by contributing to new risk policy development; providing professional advice, drafting submissions and briefing on strategic risks
• Provide assurance on the effective management of risk information
• Implement improvements to raise risk management capability
• Manage discrete aspects of corporate policy and practice i.e. MI packs, risk process, capability plans and suite of documents that make up the risk framework

Required knowledge & experience

• Background in risk, assurance, project management, or senior decision-making functions.
• Knowledge of risk management and internal control principles with proven ability to work effectively in a team.
• Delivery focussed, strong IT skills, excellent communication skills and the confidence and ability to engage with and, where appropriate, challenge senior management.
• Well-developed planning and analytical skills linked to strong interpersonal, negotiating skills.
• Support Head of Risk and Senior Assurance manager to embed risk and assurance framework
• Raising risk management and control capability, promoting standards and tools
• Commercial acumen- identify and estimate risks to company, based on external factors that can affect its performance

• implement risk management concepts and best practice e.g. Orange Book Corporate Governance Code

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner based from Essex with a hybrid working pattern on £54,666 to £64,314 per annum.

This role is responsible for delivering all aspects of financial advice within a service area, to ensure the provision of comprehensive support to all levels of management and members:

• Responsible for supporting the business by understanding all the financial assets, liabilities and priorities for a business operation
• Accountable for supporting business development by using insightful predictive analytics, optimising financial modelling and commercial acumen.
• Support cross organisational projects and ensure the best commercial & value considerations to drive transparent and robust decision making.
• Work collaboratively for the development and review of financial policy and plans ensuring they reflect strategic objectives and promote continuous improvement
• Support timely preparation of robust business cases & decision making documents by quantifying associated costs, benefits, risks and funding solutions, being solely accountable for the financial implications
• Responsible for compliance with financial regulations and professional accounting standards and financial impact assessments relating to changes in legislation or service initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience in application of financial management and financial frameworks in a large organisation, preferably public sector, through a full financial cycle.
• Essential evidence of providing financial advice to inform complex decision making.
• Evidence of direct influence in improving financial systems and processes.
• Experience of evaluating and supporting innovative and effective means of financing the long-term delivery of large scale services.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to be based in Essex with a hybrid working pattern for £40,136 to £47,219 per annum.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering financial advice, comprehensive support and innovative ideas to all levels of management.
• Supporting the business by understanding all the financial assets, liabilities and priorities for a business operation to drive change and improve efficiency to meet strategic objectives.
• Carry out financial performance management, pricing and investment analysis.
• Support business development by using insightful predictive analytics, optimising financial modelling and commercial acumen.
• Support cross organisational projects and ensure the best commercial & value considerations to drive transparent and robust decision making.
• Work collaboratively to develop and review of financial policy and plans

Required Experience:

• Full CCAB / CIMA qualification
• Experience of reporting and strategic planning
• Experience in application of financial management and financial frameworks - preferably public sector, through a full financial cycle.
• Evidence of identifying improvements in financial systems and processes
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role Type – Contract (6 Months)

Location(s) – Birmingham & London

Our client is looking for 2 Interim Regulatory Policy Analysts to support the work of RAPID.

Responsibilities:

Developing longer-term strategic policy, handling uncertainty and ambiguity, to support the development of wider regulatory and commercial frameworks to deliver large scale multi-party infrastructure development. This includes, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Commercial delivery models for strategic infrastructure
• Standardised agreements/Industry codes;
• Arrangements for day-to-day operations of shared water supplies, including how water is allocated between buyers of water;
• Encouraging greater interconnectivity to promote resilience;
• To influence, Inform and engage with Internal and External stakeholders to progress key policy areas. This includes influencing and managing strategic policy relationships with government, regulators, companies and NGOs.Contributing to the continuous improvement of data and insights within the organisation, proactively sharing skills and knowledge.
• Providing wider support of the RAPID team in delivering its forward programme and the interactions with other Ofwat clusters (primarily Future Assets & Resources and PR24 & beyond).

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree level qualification or relevant equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of strategic policy development, design, analysis & implementation, with an emphasis on creative and critical thinking.
• Knowledge of best practice in policy and strategy development and delivery.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality policy and strategic thinking.
• Experience of engaging effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification
• Experience in infrastructure and utility policy, environment and water policy, economic and wider regulatory policy or consumer policy
• Experience of using data, data visualisation and analysis in presenting key conclusions to influence thinking and approach
• Experience of delivering projects including managing external suppliers, and other organisational functions.

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role type - Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid

Location - Essex, (1-2 days a week in office)

Salary - £50,945pa

Our client is looking for a Procurement Manager to join their friendly procurement team.

Responsibility:

Manage transformational projects to support the corporate service and technology categories.

Hold key stakeholder relationships

Develop category strategies as well as projects that support the council to embrace new ways of working.

Involvement in creative schemes to support Essex residents in support of the authorities’ strategic aims.

Key Benefits:

Flexible working - No official start or finish time, work around the elements of your life

Annual leave (26 days plus bank holidays) + salary rises with service

Excellent local authority pension scheme

Great training opportunities

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We have an opportunity for a Project manager to work in the West Midlands on a contract basis to lead the development and delivery of multiple regeneration projects.

The contract is initially through to the 31st of March 2023 and is inside IR35.

You need to be a qualified Project Manager and will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing high profile and complex projects
• Leading project management monitoring and reporting requirements such as preparing a Highlight Report, Business Case, Risk Log, Project Plan, Change Control Form
• Leading and managing project budgets and detailing all financial aspects of projects for reporting and monitoring
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring viability through business cases and financial management
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, as required
• Lead and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs, seeking approval through the project management approval process

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role type - Full time, Fixed Term 18 Months

Location - London (4 days on site over 2 weeks)

Salary - £50,828.25

Our client is looking for a Risk & Assurance Manager to join a small team on a fixed term basis initially on a fixed term basis.

Responsibilities:

• Provide risk information to the Head of Risk, ExCo, Audit Committee and the Board to enable effective decision making by contributing to new risk policy development; providing professional advice, drafting submissions and briefing on strategic risks
• Provide assurance on the effective management of risk information
• Implement improvements to raise risk management capability
• Manage discrete aspects of corporate policy and practice i.e. MI packs, risk process, capability plans and suite of documents that make up the risk framework

Required knowledge & experience

• Background in risk, assurance, project management, or senior decision-making functions.
• Knowledge of risk management and internal control principles with proven ability to work effectively in a team.
• Delivery focussed, strong IT skills, excellent communication skills and the confidence and ability to engage with and, where appropriate, challenge senior management.
• Well-developed planning and analytical skills linked to strong interpersonal, negotiating skills.
• Support Head of Risk and Senior Assurance manager to embed risk and assurance framework
• Raising risk management and control capability, promoting standards and tools
• Commercial acumen- identify and estimate risks to company, based on external factors that can affect its performance

• implement risk management concepts and best practice e.g. Orange Book Corporate Governance Code

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role type - Full time, Fixted Term 18 Months (Permanet position possible)

Location - London (4 days on site over 2 weeks)

Salary - £50,828.25

Industry - Finance

One of our clients in the financial sector is looking for a Risk & Assurance Manager to join a small team. The candidate must be independednt and confident in their abilities.

This will be a 18 month fixed term hybrid role with possibility of movng to permanent. The client is fleixble and only requires 4 days onsite over 2 weeks. This role will cover a broad range of topics (operational risk).

Rewards & Benefits

• Offers competitive remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave plus ability to buy extra leave.
• 2 Volunteering days per year.
• Up to 6 learning and development days.
• Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
• Unum Help@hand Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services.
• Offers Staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme.
• Strong work/life balance ethos.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

McGregor Boyall is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.