About The Business

Our client is a diverse, ambitious company based in Wiltshire, with investments spanning the UK and USA. The group is entering an exciting phase of growth and complexity, driving new demands across its central functions, particularly finance. With transformation at the heart of its agenda, this is a business committed to innovation, efficiency and best-in-class financial systems.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Project Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of the group’s finance transformation journey. This fixed-term contract will support a series of high-impact finance projects, notably the final phase of transitioning to USD group reporting and the full implementation of a new consolidation and reporting solution.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on delivering meaningful change. You will take the lead on system implementation from scoping and selection through to testing, go-live and post-launch optimisation, working closely with Finance, IT and Project Management teams to elevate reporting, process efficiency and data integrity across the group.

Core responsibilities include:

• Leading the full life cycle of a consolidation and reporting system implementation from scoping and selection to successful deployment.
• Partnering with IT and Finance to define system requirements, testing criteria and data structures that ensure accuracy, automation and insight.
• Providing expert accounting and technical support throughout finance transformation projects.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting through smarter use of technology, improving data accuracy and streamlining reconciliation processes.
• Building strong relationships across Finance, Project Management and IT teams, influencing and guiding stakeholders to deliver project success.
• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities across finance change projects, escalating where necessary.
• Supporting the design, documentation and embedding of robust finance processes and controls arising from project changes.
• Mapping “as-is” and “to-be” processes, ensuring seamless transition and business continuity.
• Co-ordinating and managing testing, user training and feedback cycles to ensure effective adoption.
• Supporting ad hoc analysis and project work as directed by Senior Management.

About The Candidate

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA with 1–3 years PQE.
• Proven track record in leading full system implementations including scoping and selection.
• Demonstrable experience delivering finance transformation projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and data management skills with experience enhancing reporting and data integrity.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Methodical, diligent and detail-oriented with high levels of integrity.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP and reporting system experience advantageous.
• Confident communicator capable of engaging stakeholders across Finance, IT and Operations.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Naturally curious and improvement-minded, eager to challenge the status quo and drive positive change.

If you are ready to lead on a major finance systems transformation and make a tangible impact on a growing international group, contact Giles or Jonny at Right Pear to learn more about this opportunity.

Are you ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career?

Our client, a fast-growing independent tax practice, is expanding its Corporate Tax – M&A & Transactions team and looking for ambitious Managers and Assistant Managers to join their Bristol office. This is your chance to work on high-quality M&A, restructuring, and international projects while building your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on M&A, reorganisations, due diligence, demergers, and structuring.

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax compliance and advisory work.

• Work directly with clients and intermediaries, becoming a trusted advisor.

• Develop your leadership skills by supporting and mentoring junior team members.

What We’re Looking For

• CTA / ACA (or equivalent) qualified (part-qualified considered for AM).

• 3+ years’ corporate tax experience (Assistant Manager) / 4+ years (Manager).

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax compliance and accounting (loss relief, corporate interest restrictions, deferred tax, CFCs, exceptional items).

• Great communication skills and a proactive approach.

• Alphatax experience is a plus but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary benchmarked against Big 4 (up to £80k depending on level)

• Flexible hybrid working

• Career progression in a fast-growing, ambitious firm

• Exposure to complex, high-value corporate transactions

Full-time preferred, but flexible arrangements will be considered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and relevant UK tax experience.

Ready to accelerate your career in Corporate Tax M&A & Transactions? Apply now and be part of something exciting.

About The Opportunity

Our client is a middle market Private Equity house with a focus on the global manufacturing and industrials markets.

A portfolio group of wholly owned subsidiary businesses (~£100m combined revenue) will require an interim CFO to step in for a period of 6 months and support the PE's Operating Partner as the firm looks to create synergies and roll out strong financial governance.

Based in North West England, with the expectancy of your presence on site in the initial stages of the role, the CFOs core focus will be:

• Providing strategic financial guidance to the executive team, Board of directors and subsidiary CEOs.
• Development and implementation of a comprehensive reporting and consolidations structure to provide timely financial information to key stakeholders.
• Establishment and maintenance of robust financial control systems across the group.
• Daily treasury management to optimise cashflow, monitoring liquidity, managing working capital and mitigating global risk.
• Management of the group borrowing facilities and compliance with covenants.

Approximate start date for the candidate is towards the end of October.

This will be a day rate opportunity Outside IR35.

About The Candidate

It's crucial that you have overseen subsidiaries on a global scale. Overseeing / directly managing businesses within the Americas and Asia is a strong advantage.

The candidate will need to demonstrate 10+ years in senior leadership positions within manufacturing / industrial environments.

It is also strongly desired that the candidate possess existing private equity experience - preferably over the past 5+ years.

If you would like to know more, please contact Giles at Right Pear for a confidential discussion.

About the Company

Our client is a U.S.-based industrial platform backed by UK investors. The company is pursuing a focused buy-and-build strategy, acquiring and integrating high-quality industrial businesses across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.

Having completed two acquisitions in 2025, the group has scaled rapidly to approximately $25 million in annual revenue. With a defined roadmap in place, the organization is targeting $100 million in revenue within the next two years. To support this growth trajectory, the company is seeking to hire its first in-house Controller to lead all aspects of financial strategy, management, and reporting.

About the Role

The Controller will have primary responsibility for establishing and managing the finance function across the organization. This newly created role provides an opportunity to design scalable processes, build systems, and partner closely with senior leadership to drive integration and support future acquisitions.

The position will be primarily remote, with preference for candidates based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Periodic travel to manufacturing sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa will be required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and streamlining the finance function across two newly acquired manufacturing businesses
• Developing scalable financial processes, controls, and reporting structures
• Partnering with cross-functional leaders to identify, implement, and integrate new systems
• Supporting post-acquisition integration activities and preparing the organization for additional acquisitions
• Acting as a strategic business partner to the CEO and leadership team

This is a rare opportunity to define the finance function from the ground up and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth strategy.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will be a proven finance leader with strong problem-solving skills, the ability to challenge conventional approaches, and the creativity to build effective solutions in a rapidly scaling environment.

Qualifications include:

• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple business units and/or entities
• Experience with multi-state operations preferred
• Manufacturing sector experience is beneficial but not required; prior success implementing process improvements in a manufacturing environment is a plus

The company’s CEO has a track record of hiring and developing ambitious professionals. This role offers significant opportunity for professional growth as the organization continues to scale.

Please apply, or if you would like more information, you can contact Giles directly at giles@rightpear.co.uk