Morgan Philips UK Limited

About the Company

Morgan Philips Group is radically changing the headhunting, recruitment and talent consulting business with a range of modern, innovative service lines designed to succeed in the new world of work.

Our approach to combining high-touch consultancy with worldwide search capability and digital sourcing technologies means we are in a strong position to offer organisations a range of talent solutions, including executive search, talent consulting, temporary and permanent recruitment, outplacement, managed solutions and interim management.

Check out all our international offices using the following link:
http://www.morganphilips.com/global-offices

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Morgan Philips UK Limited

Job Title

Data Analyst

Job Description

London Based Investment Bank seek a Data Analyst, you will have experience of financial regulatory environment and requirements for managing and retaining data. A background involving regulation of data and process. Knowledge of object storage solutions, archiving solutions and / or similar technologies. Producing and maintaining documentation. Ability to interact with business stakeholders and technical staff at all levels. Ability to provide business end user software support. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. You will need to understand networks as well, any scripting language (Unix/Linux/Python etc). Knowledge of architecting and deployment of long term off-line, near-line and on-line data retention solution. Data lifecycle and information lifecycle principles. Working Knowledge of Agile and the SCRUM framework. Knowledge of financial regulatory environment and requirements for managing and retaining data ie technical skills and knowledge of data control and retention, underpinned by experience of data control in a regulated environment. Responsibility to manage data retention and control for the bank. Responsibility to set retention of data in backups, archives and on-line stores based on input from data owners and the relevant business lines. Manage IT aspects of data collection, gathering and delivery for global and local investigations supporting business departments such as Compliance and Legal. Manage the effective archiving and search of data stored in data archive. Effectively manage the interfaces of archives and backups ensuring consistency of retention. Support the ongoing baseline backup storage infrastructure for the bank. This firm offer hybrid working 2 days a week in their London Offices. Salary upto £80,000 + Bonus and Benefits

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

12-02-2025

Company Name

Morgan Philips UK Limited

Job Title

Group Financial Controller (F/M) - BE867299

Job Description

Our client, a leading player in the Consultancy sector based in Brussels, is actively seeking a Group Financial Controller to join their team.

The position is part of the Group Controlling Team in Brussels, where the primary goal is to provide top-quality information to various stakeholders, ensuring they can perform their tasks effectively. This role sits at the intersection of local controlling teams and Group Top Management.


Reporting to the Group Finance Leader, the responsibilities for this role include:
Reviewing and analyzing local financial reports.
Preparing and analyzing consolidated Group financial reports.
Implementing monthly operational data analysis based on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Contributing to the development and enhancement of monthly reporting for all Group entities.
Reviewing monthly local and analytical financial statements for the Group, with a focus on variance analysis against budget and projections (reforecast).
Participating in the budgeting process and consolidation for the Group.
Assisting in the preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements.
Consolidating and validating information reported at the Group level from various tools and communication channels.
Contributing to the development and improvement of the Group’s ERP system from a financial perspective.
Enhancing the structure and quality of monthly reporting in line with the evolution of the Group’s information systems.
Defining and implementing financial processes.
Assisting and supporting local teams in using Group tools effectively.
Providing ad hoc analyses and responding to requests for information from the Group.


Your profile :
Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Solution-oriented individual with a strong interest in gaining hands-on experience in the field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in controlling, auditing (preferably with a Big 4 firm), or corporate finance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential; experience with PowerBI is a plus.
Fluency in both French and English is required. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in applying, please submit your application. Rest assured, all applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.

Brussels, Belgium

On site

13-02-2025

Company Name

Morgan Philips UK Limited

Job Title

Head of Enterprise Architecture

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Enterprise Architecture - INSIDE IR35 - Hybrid working - 6-month (day rate)
Location: Hertfordshire – (WORKING AT HEAD OFFICE WILL BE REQUIRED)
Company Overview:
A leading Infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.
A fast-paced environment and business which is constantly growing and evolving through Mergers and Acquisitions. The central support team, based at Head Office in Stevenage in Hertfordshire, has grown rapidly and provides support across Group and divisions to deliver to the people, clients and their customers.
Engaging and empowering their people to deliver and grow is pivotal to driving the business and achieving continued success. Creating an environment in which their people feel valued, supported and fulfilled.
Job Summary: The Head of Enterprise Architecture will establish and own the enterprise architecture strategy and plan (EAP) for the organisation. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in enterprise architecture, particularly in managing complex business process and system transitions. The Head of Enterprise Architecture will work across the organisation to ensure that the business has the right tools and processes to be successful, improve efficiency and reliability of business information, and support the overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy: Develop and execute the enterprise architecture strategy in alignment with the company's overall business objectives. Provide leadership and direction to the enterprise architecture team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Architecture Management: Establish and maintain an enterprise architecture framework, ensuring that The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is followed for enterprise software development. Own and implement an Enterprise Architecture Strategy and Plan that is aligned with business objectives and IT strategy.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with key stakeholders, including senior business leaders, solution, project managers, and customers, to understand their needs and ensure that the enterprise architecture is delivering value. Communicate architecture status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure that all architectural projects meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the enterprise architecture. Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimise the impact of potential issues on project delivery.
Team Development: Build and develop a high-performing enterprise architecture team. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Resource Management: Ensure that resources are allocated effectively across the enterprise architecture projects. Oversee the selection and onboarding of new team members and external partners as needed.
Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the enterprise architecture function. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project delivery.
Governance: Responsible for the governance structure that is in place and chairing governance forums.
Reporting: Measure project progress and performance against KPIs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Proven experience in a senior enterprise architecture role, preferably in a large, complex organisation.
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies and best practices.
Experience managing large-scale business process and system transitions with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex architectural projects on time and within budget.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
A strategic thinker with the ability to align enterprise architecture initiatives with business objectives.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in the technology or digital services industry.
Knowledge of modern enterprise architecture tools and technologies.
Familiarity with agile and waterfall development methodologies as well as Lean and Prince 2 or equivalent project management methodologies.
Challenges: The business has historically been organised along 4 market sectors with an IT function including business and system solution architecture performed without reference to a joined-up strategy resulting in too many work management solutions. The workload is only forecast to increase as the business looks to consolidate processes and systems along 3 delivery platforms.

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid

13-02-2025

Company Name

Morgan Philips UK Limited

Job Title

Software Development Director

Job Description

Job Title: Software Development Director - ***NO SPONSORSHIP*** - UK Based candidates only
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
***Contract for 6 months – Day rate only – Inside IR35 – through an Umbrella***
Managing a team of 70 to 100 people - large complex business environment
Company Overview:
A specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.
A fast-paced environment and our business is constantly growing and evolving. Our central support team, based at Head Office, has grown rapidly and provides support across our Group and divisions to deliver to our people, our clients and their customers.
As a Group we recognise that engaging and empowering our people to deliver and grow is pivotal to driving our business and achieving continued success. We are committed to creating an environment in which our people feel valued, supported and fulfilled.
Department Overview:
We are committed to helping our business grow both organically and through acquisition by enhancing our digital presence and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our work management systems built using the Salesforce, Microsoft and Oracle technology stack. Our company leverages a mix of waterfall and agile development methodologies and leverage outsourced/offshore resources to deliver innovative solutions and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Job Summary: The Software Development Director will lead and oversee the software development function, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products and services. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in agile development methodologies and experience managing outsourced development teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy: Develop and execute the software development strategy in alignment with the company's overall business objectives. Provide leadership and direction to the software development team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Agile Development: Champion agile development methodologies, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the team is continuously improving its processes. Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Outsourced Management: Manage relationships with outsourced development partners, ensuring that they deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. Oversee the selection and onboarding of new outsourcing partners as needed.
Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. Ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Monitor project progress and address any issues that arise.
Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure that all software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Collaborate with QA teams to define and enforce testing standards and practices.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with key stakeholders, including business leaders, product managers, and customers, to understand their needs and ensure that the software development team is delivering value. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
Team Development: Build and develop a high-performing software development team. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Software Development Testing: Manage the software development testing process, ensuring that all deliverables are thoroughly tested and meet the required quality standards.
Cybersecurity: Ensure that all software deliverables result in cyber secure code, adhering to the latest security best practices and standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Proven experience in a senior software development leadership role, preferably in a large, complex organisation.
Strong knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience implementing agile practices in a software development environment.
Experience managing outsourced development teams and working with external vendors.
Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
A strategic thinker with the ability to align software development initiatives with business objectives.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in the technology or digital services industry.
Knowledge of modern software development tools and technologies.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
Challenges: The Development team will need to be re-organised to ensure that there are no single points of failure, that the journey from Waterfall to Agile development is completed and that the speed and quality of deliverables significantly improve.

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

On site

13-02-2025