• About the company:

    Alexander Lloyd is in partnership with one of the UK’s fast growing Pensions Consultancies, with an excellent reputation from clients and employees alike. We are recruiting for a Pensions Sales Director to join the business on a permanent basis and be part of the exciting growth they are enjoying. This opportunity is a hybrid position and will be aligned to any of the UK offices across the UK and operate a flexible hybrid working arrangement. For the right candidate we would also be open to speaking with part-time candidates.

    About the role:

    As a Pensions Sales Director the successful candidate will be part of the Operational Solutions team, you’ll be at the forefront of helping some of the UK largest and most complex pensions schemes and deliver exceptional outcomes for their members.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Lead growth – drive business development in the pension’s operations, data and benefit rectification space, building strong relationships and convert opportunities into successful outcomes.
    • Consult – give strategic support and guidance to clients, delivering high quality and forward-thinking solutions.
    • Pension Projects – including GMP equalisation, data and administration.
    • Propositions development – influence on strategic plans for growth of the Operation Solutions business support.
    • Drive innovation – contribute to new tools and technologies for data management etc.
    • Mentor and lead – support and grow individuals with coaching, leadership and performance development.

    Keys skills and experience required:

    • A strong track record of winning and delivering new business, from within the Pensions industry.
    • Excellent communicator who is confident to lead pitches and build client relationships.
    • An established network of industry relationships – ideally including independent trustees and senior pension stakeholders.
    • Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and passion for innovation.
    • Strong people leader, experienced in mentoring and developing teams.

    Ready to help shape the future of pensions? Apply today?

    Pensions Sales Director

  • About the company:

    Alexander Lloyd is in partnership with one of the UK’s fast growing Pensions Consultancies, with an excellent reputation from clients and employees alike. We are recruiting for a Pensions Sales Director to join the business on a permanent basis and be part of the exciting growth they are enjoying. This opportunity is a hybrid position and will be aligned to any of the UK offices across the UK and operate a flexible hybrid working arrangement. For the right candidate we would also be open to speaking with part-time candidates.

    About the role:

    As a Pensions Sales Director the successful candidate will be part of the Operational Solutions team, you’ll be at the forefront of helping some of the UK largest and most complex pensions schemes and deliver exceptional outcomes for their members.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Lead growth – drive business development in the pension’s operations, data and benefit rectification space, building strong relationships and convert opportunities into successful outcomes.
    • Consult – give strategic support and guidance to clients, delivering high quality and forward-thinking solutions.
    • Pension Projects – including GMP equalisation, data and administration.
    • Propositions development – influence on strategic plans for growth of the Operation Solutions business support.
    • Drive innovation – contribute to new tools and technologies for data management etc.
    • Mentor and lead – support and grow individuals with coaching, leadership and performance development.

    Keys skills and experience required:

    • A strong track record of winning and delivering new business, from within the Pensions industry.
    • Excellent communicator who is confident to lead pitches and build client relationships.
    • An established network of industry relationships – ideally including independent trustees and senior pension stakeholders.
    • Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and passion for innovation.
    • Strong people leader, experienced in mentoring and developing teams.

    Ready to help shape the future of pensions? Apply today?

    Pensions Sales Director

  • About the company:

    Alexander Lloyd is in partnership with one of the UK’s fast growing Pensions Consultancies, with an excellent reputation from clients and employees alike. We are recruiting for a Pensions Sales Director to join the business on a permanent basis and be part of the exciting growth they are enjoying. This opportunity is a hybrid position and will be aligned to any of the UK offices across the UK and operate a flexible hybrid working arrangement. For the right candidate we would also be open to speaking with part-time candidates.

    About the role:

    As a Pensions Sales Director the successful candidate will be part of the Operational Solutions team, you’ll be at the forefront of helping some of the UK largest and most complex pensions schemes and deliver exceptional outcomes for their members.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Lead growth – drive business development in the pension’s operations, data and benefit rectification space, building strong relationships and convert opportunities into successful outcomes.
    • Consult – give strategic support and guidance to clients, delivering high quality and forward-thinking solutions.
    • Pension Projects – including GMP equalisation, data and administration.
    • Propositions development – influence on strategic plans for growth of the Operation Solutions business support.
    • Drive innovation – contribute to new tools and technologies for data management etc.
    • Mentor and lead – support and grow individuals with coaching, leadership and performance development.

    Keys skills and experience required:

    • A strong track record of winning and delivering new business, from within the Pensions industry.
    • Excellent communicator who is confident to lead pitches and build client relationships.
    • An established network of industry relationships – ideally including independent trustees and senior pension stakeholders.
    • Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and passion for innovation.
    • Strong people leader, experienced in mentoring and developing teams.

    Ready to help shape the future of pensions? Apply today?

    Pensions Sales Director

  • Client Service Specialist – Group Risk

    Are you an experienced employee benefits administrator? Are you open to exploring new positions?

    Here at Alexander Lloyd, we are currently partnered with an established employee benefits organisation that due to continued growth are looking for a Client Service Specialist to support consultants with their clients.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Being the first point of contact for client queries
    • Supporting with managing the renewals process
    • Producing reports for the consultants to review for upcoming renewals

    Essential Criteria:

    • Must have prior employee benefits experience, ideally Group Risk
    • Strong administration experience

    This role can be remote or hybrid to one of their offices.

    If you are interested in learning more, do reach out or apply today

    Please quote 51470 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at cca@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

    Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Client Services Specialist

  • We at Alexander Lloyd is proud to be exclusively partnering a international retail business in their search for a Finance Business Partner.

    As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll take ownership of business partnering, budget and forecast management, and month-end analysis for key areas including supply, operations, and marketing. This role requires you to deliver high-value analysis, providing commercial insights that challenge teams to exceed targets and drive sustainable business performance.

    You’ll take the lead in the budget and forecast processes, ensuring that targets are not only achievable but aligned with strategic business objectives. As a trusted advisor, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, providing key insights that inform decision-making, and offering constructive challenges to performance in line with business expectations.

    This is a highly influential role, requiring you to be a proactive partner, shaping financial outcomes, and ensuring business targets are met and exceeded.

    What you will do:

    • Review and produce MI in collaboration with the analytics teams to ensure performance is well understood and communicate any opportunities or risks to relevant teams.
    • Provide financial modelling and analysis support for major projects (e.g. procurement activities) and strategic initiatives (e.g. business cases).
    • Support the preparation of business cases for new initiatives or investments, tracking ROI in subsequent months to ensure alignment with the original submission.
    • Attend Weekly Business Reviews, supporting teams in understanding their performance relative to budget and prior years.
    • Provide reporting and MI to enhance business performance and enable better decision-making.
    • Review financial performance against budget/forecast, collaborating with FP&A and analytics teams to ensure accuracy and timely month-end closure.
    • Prepare and present financial reports for stakeholders (e.g. Ops, Logistics), providing insights into performance and its impact on future budget/forecast.
    • Produce accurate MI packs each month, including commentary on performance vs. budget/forecast.
    • Write commentary for the broader management team on financial and non-financial performance.
    • Work with the FP&A team to highlight risks and opportunities against the latest budget or reforecast.
    • Take ownership of long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting for US Supply and Operations, including associated CapEx.
    • Collaborate with FP&A and Financial Control teams to improve processes and reporting.
    • Lead special projects (e.g., new systems, M&A, procurement activities).
    • Handle other ad hoc duties as required.

    What you will need:

    • Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
    • Experience within Retail, Ecommerce OR FMCG is essential
    • Experience working as a Business Partner to Non-Finance stakeholders is essential.
    • Strong MS Excel skills and (ideally) experience in dashboarding tools such as Tableau
    • Experience producing management and executive packs and commentary
    • High standards of accuracy
    • Positive attitude
    • Intermediate SQL skills (preferred not required)
    • Extensive experience in business partnering roles
    • Experience of working in a either retail or manufacturing (preferred but not essential)
    • Prior experience in private equity-backed businesses or M&A (preferred but not essential)

    When calling Alexander Lloyd, please quote AMU2 and speak to Alain Multini

    Location: Central London

    Hybrid: 3 days PW in the office

    Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 DOE + bonus

    Finance Business Partner

  • We at Alexander Lloyd are proud to be partnering with a leading employer in West Sussex in their search for a Finance Business Partner.

    This is a newly created role to partner the wider Sales teams across the business focusing on all aspects of costings, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, ensuring strong financial management and continuous improvement. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your expertise will shape businesses success.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Drive Strategic Decision-Making: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide actionable insights that directly influence key business decisions.
    • Translate Financial Complexity: Clearly communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders across all levels, ensuring understanding and alignment.
    • Optimise Product Profitability: Deliver strategic cost analysis and recommendations for new and existing products, impacting profitability from concept to launch.
    • Champion Financial Influence: Proactively challenge and shape business decisions through effective stakeholder engagement and financial expertise.
    • Proactive Problem Solving: Identify and mitigate potential financial risks and issues before they impact the business.
    • Foster Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to drive a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team and across the organization.
    • Enhance Budget and Forecasting Accuracy: Oversee, coordinate, and challenge budget and forecasting submissions to ensure accuracy and drive effective financial planning.

    Requirements:

    Professional Qualification: ACCA/CIMA qualification required.

    Executive-Level Business Partnering: Proven experience partnering with Directors and senior leadership.

    Manufacturing Expertise (Desirable): Experience in a business partnering role within a manufacturing environment is highly advantageous.

    Exceptional Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize effectively.

    Advanced Excel Proficiency: Strong command of Excel and general IT systems.

    The role is offering a salary of £50,000 – £65,000 + bonus

    If this sounds of interest, apply below! We are looking to shortlist ASAP

    When calling please quote AMU1 and ask for Alain Multini.

    Finance Business Partner

  • Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be partnering a growing, highly acquisitive business based near Slough on the hire of a Senior Group Accountant on a permanent basis.

    This is a newly created position due to the company’s significant growth.

    The role will be responsible for acquisitions, financial reporting, and consolidation across multiple entities. This role requires strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to implementing financial controls, supporting audits, and ensuring accurate reporting.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist with acquisitions and integrate new entities into financial systems
    • Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and consolidation
    • Ensure timely and accurate monthly management reporting
    • Conduct balance sheet analysis, including payables and receivables
    • Implement key financial controls and processes
    • Collaborate with external auditors
    • Analyse key financial metrics for reporting
    • Partner with finance and other business areas to provide support and insights
    • Mentor junior team members
    • Assist with finance-related projects as needed

    About You

    • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience
    • Experience in a small-medium sized business would be desirable
    • Experience working with multi-entity and consolidation systems
    • Strong analytical and numerical skills
    • Ability to work independently and within a team
    • Capable of handling pressure and adapting to changes
    • Open to candidates who are qualified in accountancy practice with 1-2 years experience in industry

    Get in touch to hear more!

    Senior Group Accountant

  • About the Role:

    We are looking for a proactive Finance Audit Coordinator to join this leading Financial Services organisation and support the timely and efficient execution of external audit activities. This newly created role which reports to the Senior External Audit Coordinator and will work closely with the Financial Controller.

    This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a finance background who are looking to focus more on the audit aspects of finance rather than routine financial operations. It could also be a great fit for someone aiming to transition into a finance role, re-enter the insurance/financial services industry, or develop future career opportunities within a reputable global organisation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Serve as the primary liaison between the company and external auditors, ensuring seamless communication and timely resolution of queries.
    • Assist in developing and executing audit plans, tracking key milestones, and identifying potential risks.
    • Monitor audit requests, ensuring prompt submission of required documents and responses.
    • Collaborate with external auditors to enhance overall audit processes and resolve planning issues.
    • Maintain a framework for post-audit reviews to foster continuous improvement.
    • Track key audit deliverables to ensure efficient and effective audit completion.
    • Build strong relationships with finance and business units to facilitate smooth audit execution.
    • Provide regular updates on audit progress, potential challenges, and resolutions to senior management.
    • Support internal teams in understanding audit requirements and best practices.
    • Attend and support key audit meetings and engagements.

    Skills & Experience:

    • Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with auditors and internal teams.
    • Ability to influence and build strong cross-functional relationships.
    • Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
    • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
    • Self-motivated, proactive, and deadline-driven.
    • QBE/Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), with prior external audit experience preferred.
    • Knowledge or experience in general insurance is beneficial but not essential.
    • We would consider condensed hours/part time in this role also

    Please quote 51432 when you email your CV to kas@alexanderlloyd.co.uk, alongside your Cv you are welcome to expand on the key candidate criteria above. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd Finance and Accountancy is the leading recruiter of part-qualified Accountants, Financial and Management Accountants, Financial Controllers, and Finance Directors across Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent.Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been short listed for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Finance Audit Coordinator

  • As our client embarks on a very exciting growth stage the Head of Investment Valuation will play a pivotal role.

    The Head of Investment Valuation will lead the Investment Valuation team and lead the delivery of asset modelling methodology and systems, short-term liquidity risk modelling and management, and other initiatives.

    Candidate Criteria:

    The ideal candidate is a qualified actuary or equivalent quantitative and professional profile with a minimum of 10 years of working experience.

    Skills and Knowledge

    • Excellent knowledge of fixed income assets, derivatives and repo
    • Knowledge of Bloomberg and FIS Quantum is desirable
    • Excellent knowledge of Excel and VBA and potentially other financial modelling software
    • Excellent problem-solving skills
    • Good understanding of data management and analysis
    • Ability to communicate complex ideas and analysis to a less technical audience
    • Able to take the initiative to identify and solve issues proactively.

    Experience

    • The ideal candidate would have substantial experience in the Investments, Reporting or Treasury area.
    • Track record of developing practical solutions to complex technical issues
    • Experience in financial markets, in particular corporate bonds/loans, financial derivatives and repo are highly desirable.

    Please quote 51405 when you email your CV to jri@alexanderlloyd.co.uk, alongside your Cv you are welcome to expand on the key candidate criteria above. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd Finance and Accountancy is the leading recruiter of part-qualified Accountants, Financial and Management Accountants, Financial Controllers, and Finance Directors across Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent.

    Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been short listed for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Head of Investment Valuation

  • Location – London (hybrid working is on offer but the expectation for the first year would be to have a strong office presence on average 4/1)

    Alexander Lloyd Senior Finance are delighted to be partnering a super high growth investment management organisation with the key hire of a Financial Controller

    You will be reporting directly into and partnering the CFO and we are seeking a technically sound but also strategic results-driven Financial Controller, you will oversee the financial operations, drive efficiency, and support the continued company expansion.

    The Role

    As the Financial Controller, you will be a key leader within the finance team and your direct reports will be qualified accountants, the team is responsible for managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that drive decision-making and business performance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and compliance.
    • Develop and implement robust financial controls, policies, and procedures.
    • Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and forecasts.
    • Lead budgeting, cash flow management, and cost optimization strategies.
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.
    • Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
    • Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team.
    • Liaise with external auditors, banks, and stakeholders.

    Candidate Profile

    • Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
    • Experience: 5+ years in a senior financial role within a high-scale SME business.
    • Strong team leadership and stakeholder management skills.

    Please quote 51406 when you email your CV to jri@alexanderlloyd.co.uk, alongside your Cv you are welcome to expand on the key candidate criteria above. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd Finance and Accountancy is the leading recruiter of part-qualified Accountants, Financial and Management Accountants, Financial Controllers, and Finance Directors across Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent.

    Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been short listed for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Financial Controller

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