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Head of Financial Reporting & Control Lead Financial Excellence in a Global Business We are seeking an accomplished and commercially minded Head of Financial Reporting & Control to lead the accounting, reporting, governance, and compliance functions across an international business. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a qualified finance professional with extensive technical accounting expertise, a passion for process improvement, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams. As a key finance leader, you will oversee financial reporting across multiple international entities, ensure compliance with global accounting standards, strengthen financial controls, and drive transformation through automation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting Lead all aspects of the accounting function, including month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting. Oversee the timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial results across international entities and subsidiaries. Review complex commercial contracts and new business arrangements to identify and address accounting implications. Partner with business units and corporate teams to provide technical accounting guidance on complex and significant transactions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, and German GAAP. Monitor emerging accounting standards and lead the implementation of new reporting requirements. Controls & Governance Develop and maintain scalable financial processes, systems, controls, and policies to support business growth. Ensure a strong internal control environment that safeguards company assets, minimizes risk, and meets compliance requirements. Create and maintain comprehensive accounting policies and procedures to promote consistency and best practice. Champion ethical leadership and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Process Improvement & Transformation Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across finance and the wider organization. Lead cross-functional finance projects supporting strategic business initiatives and operational change. Leverage technology to improve reporting capabilities and organizational effectiveness. Develop and execute effective change management and communication plans. Audit & Compliance Lead statutory audits for international entities and support group audit activities. Build strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring alignment on financial reporting and accounting matters. Support external financial audits, SOX compliance, internal audits, and regulatory reviews. Partner with internal tax specialists to ensure compliance with local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Leadership Inspire and develop high-performing finance teams through coaching, mentoring, and clear strategic direction. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and customer focus. Design and implement learning and development initiatives that build technical capability and leadership skills. Create an inclusive, engaging environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and employee wellbeing. Develop organizational structures aligned with industry best practice and future business growth. About You You are an experienced finance leader with exceptional technical accounting knowledge and a track record of delivering results within complex, international organisations. Essential Requirements Fully qualified ACA or ACCA. 15+ years of accounting experience, ideally across both public practice and industry. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP Extensive experience leading financial reporting, consolidation, audit, and governance activities. Highly proficient with ERP systems (SAP experience is advantageous) and financial reporting tools. Demonstrated ability to lead change, improve processes, and build high-performing teams. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. A collaborative, results-oriented approach with high levels of integrity, accountability, and commercial awareness.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Head of Financial Reporting & Control Lead Financial Excellence in a Global Business We are seeking an accomplished and commercially minded Head of Financial Reporting & Control to lead the accounting, reporting, governance, and compliance functions across an international business. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a qualified finance professional with extensive technical accounting expertise, a passion for process improvement, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams. As a key finance leader, you will oversee financial reporting across multiple international entities, ensure compliance with global accounting standards, strengthen financial controls, and drive transformation through automation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting Lead all aspects of the accounting function, including month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting. Oversee the timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial results across international entities and subsidiaries. Review complex commercial contracts and new business arrangements to identify and address accounting implications. Partner with business units and corporate teams to provide technical accounting guidance on complex and significant transactions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, and German GAAP. Monitor emerging accounting standards and lead the implementation of new reporting requirements. Controls & Governance Develop and maintain scalable financial processes, systems, controls, and policies to support business growth. Ensure a strong internal control environment that safeguards company assets, minimizes risk, and meets compliance requirements. Create and maintain comprehensive accounting policies and procedures to promote consistency and best practice. Champion ethical leadership and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Process Improvement & Transformation Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across finance and the wider organization. Lead cross-functional finance projects supporting strategic business initiatives and operational change. Leverage technology to improve reporting capabilities and organizational effectiveness. Develop and execute effective change management and communication plans. Audit & Compliance Lead statutory audits for international entities and support group audit activities. Build strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring alignment on financial reporting and accounting matters. Support external financial audits, SOX compliance, internal audits, and regulatory reviews. Partner with internal tax specialists to ensure compliance with local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Leadership Inspire and develop high-performing finance teams through coaching, mentoring, and clear strategic direction. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and customer focus. Design and implement learning and development initiatives that build technical capability and leadership skills. Create an inclusive, engaging environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and employee wellbeing. Develop organizational structures aligned with industry best practice and future business growth. About You You are an experienced finance leader with exceptional technical accounting knowledge and a track record of delivering results within complex, international organizations. Essential Requirements Fully qualified ACA or ACCA. 15+ years of accounting experience, ideally across both public practice and industry. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP Extensive experience leading financial reporting, consolidation, audit, and governance activities. Highly proficient with ERP systems (SAP experience is advantageous) and financial reporting tools. Demonstrated ability to lead change, improve processes, and build high-performing teams. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. A collaborative, results-oriented approach with high levels of integrity, accountability, and commercial awareness. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing international organisation. You'll work alongside senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, lead transformation initiatives, and make a lasting impact while helping shape a world-class finance function. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

A leading technology organisation is looking for a skilled Events Producer to deliver impactful global education events that engage and inspire diverse audiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a world-class brand shaping the future through innovative initiatives! *12 month contract to begin ASAP, hybrid working in Central London with some international travel. Day rate equivalent of salary £55k* In this role you will: Assist in the planning and delivery of a wide range of education events, including live, virtual, and hybrid formats. Manage projects from initial brief through to post-event review, ensuring smooth execution. Coordinate logistics, liaise with vendors, oversee registrations, and handle on-site delivery. Oversee multiple events across different time zones, prioritising tasks effectively. Analyse event data such as attendance, engagement, and ROI to identify improvements. To be successful in this role you will have: Experience in event production, ideally in blue chip/matrix organisation in areas such as tech, media or education. Confidence managing several projects simultaneously. Strong organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail. Experience working with event registration platforms, CRM systems, and vendor negotiations. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams and C-Level partners. An analytical mindset with experience measuring event success and return on investment. Please apply now for a further conversation!

We're currently partnering with a global tech organisation, seeking a Globalisation Quality Coordinator to join their Globalisation Operations team for an initial 6 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in localisation, language operations, or project coordination to contribute to the successful delivery of global quality initiatives.As the Globalisation Quality Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of quality-focused projects by coordinating activities across internal teams and external suppliers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple workstreams, driving project delivery, and ensuring quality standards are met across complex international programmes.Must be a commutable distance from London.Key Responsibilities:Coordinating project activities and tracking deliverables across multiple workstreamsSetting up and maintaining quality evaluation workflows and project documentationManaging trackers, guidelines, reports, and process documentation to ensure project visibility and consistencyMonitoring project milestones and ensuring deliverables are completed on scheduleWorking closely with Quality Management teams and external partners to support successful project executionProducing regular status updates and progress reports for key stakeholdersIdentifying potential risks or blockers early and escalating where appropriate to keep projects on trackSupporting continuous process improvements and maintaining high standards of project qualityKey Requirements:Proven project management or project coordination experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesA background in localisation, language operations, translation, or a related fieldExperience creating clear, structured documentation, including trackers, process documentation, guidelines, and reportsA proactive approach to identifying and escalating project risks and issuesStrong attention to detail and a methodical approach to delivering high-quality workHandle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A leading global organisation with a portfolio of internationally recognised brands is looking for an experienced Creative Video Editor to join its in-house creative team. The team creates high-impact visual content across marketing campaigns, brand storytelling, promotional films, social channels and live experiences, reaching audiences across multiple markets worldwide. This is an initial 2.5 month contract role to start ASAP so candidates should be available at short notice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative creative environment where video plays a key role in shaping brand experiences. You'll work alongside producers, designers, creatives and stakeholders to develop engaging content that balances creativity, storytelling and commercial objectives. This hands-on role is suited to a senior video generalist who can take projects from concept through to final delivery, combining creative thinking with strong technical execution. Key Responsibilities: Lead video projects from initial concept through to final delivery. Create engaging promotional, marketing, social and branded content. Edit footage, develop storyboards and produce motion graphics and animated typography. Support and direct shoots, including talent and contributors where required. Deliver high-quality creative work within deadlines and budgets. Collaborate with internal teams to turn briefs into compelling visual stories. What We're Looking For: 5+ years' experience in a senior video creative/editor role. Strong storytelling, editing and post-production expertise. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Experience with motion graphics, sound design and audio editing. A strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating end-to-end project ownership. Confidence presenting ideas and working with senior stakeholders. Experience within an in-house creative studio, internal agency, global brand or large corporate environment is highly desirable. Candidates from agencies with a hands-on, multi-disciplinary approach will also be considered. This role is ideal for a creative video professional who enjoys working across different disciplines, solving creative challenges and producing standout content for a global audience. Contract Details: Start date: ASAP (candidates with up to two weeks' notice considered) Full-time, 5 days per week Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Central London   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We're working with a leading business specialising in innovative packaging and gifting solutions that is looking to recruit a detail-oriented and highly organised Creative Artworker to join its growing design team. Working across a wide range of packaging and product projects, you'll be responsible for transforming approved design concepts into accurate, production-ready artwork while ensuring consistency, quality and brand compliance throughout. Working closely with designers, production teams and external suppliers, you'll play a key role in delivering engaging, commercially successful products within a fast-paced creative environment. This role requires excellent technical skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines. This is a hybrid position, with the successful candidate required to work from the Romsey office four days per week, with one day working from home. Experience within packaging, consumer goods, retail or FMCG environments would be highly advantageous. Create, amend and prepare packaging and product artwork from approved design concepts. Produce accurate, print-ready artwork that meets brand and production specifications. Develop packaging layouts, cutter guides, mock-ups and production files. Ensure all artwork is accurate, brand-compliant and technically suitable for print production. Thoroughly check artwork for copy, colour, dimensions and technical accuracy. Manage artwork revisions and approval processes with internal stakeholders. Liaise with suppliers and printers to resolve technical artwork queries. Maintain organised artwork libraries, brand assets and version control systems. Support artwork adaptations across multiple product ranges. Ensure projects are delivered on time and to agreed deadlines. Contribute to the continuous improvement of artwork processes and best practices. Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Creative Artworker, Packaging Artworker or similar role. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Strong understanding of packaging artwork and commercial print production processes. Experience preparing print-ready files for commercial printing and production. Excellent attention to detail with a strong eye for typography and brand presentation. Strong organisational, time management and stakeholder communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience with file management and version control. Experience within packaging, retail, consumer goods or FMCG sectors is desirable. Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, colour management or retailer brand guidelines would be advantageous. A proactive, collaborative approach with a passion for packaging, design and delivering high-quality work. Must be able to travel to the Romsey office four days per week, with one day working remotely. In return, you'll join a collaborative and creative environment with a competitive salary, company pension and the opportunity to work on innovative packaging and gifting solutions for recognised consumer brands. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We're partnering with a globally recognised entertainment & consumer products business, seeking a Product Development Associate to support their growing Trading Cards & Card Games sector, for an initial 12 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the world's most iconic entertainment franchises, helping bring engaging products and packaging to market across the EMEA region. Please note this is not a hands-on design role, but you will be working closley with an experienced Product Development team - playing a key role in supporting the creative development process from concept through to final approval. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone detail oriented and looking to build a long-term career within licensing and consumer products. Must be commutable distance to London. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the development of innovative trading cards and trading card game products across multiple projects Assisting with the day-to-day product development process, reviewing submissions and coordinating creative approvals Working closely and building strong relationships with licensees and internal stakeholders to ensure products align with brand guidelines and commercial objectives Coordinating artwork, packaging, and marketing approvals through internal systems Ensuring products meet legal, brand and quality standards before approval Researching trends across trading cards, gaming, collectibles, design and wider consumer markets Applying strong graphic design principles including typography, colour, composition, and visual storytelling Key Requirements: At least 2 years' experience in Product Development, Product Design, or a related creative discipline Strong knowledge of product development, manufacturing processes, and product construction Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)