Stanton House

About the Company

We Create Exceptional Customer Experiences.

We help organisations, across multiple industry sectors, in the UK and North America to innovate, transform and grow by matching them with specialist talent.

Since launching in 2010, we have developed a customer-focused proposition that has laid the foundations for consistent success. We have established offices in London, Reading and Chicago and won multiple awards for our customer and employee offering.

In the UK, we deliver permanent and interim Recruitment Solutions, Consulting Services and Executive Search. Our expert recruitment teams focus on:

* Accountancy & Finance
* Private Equity
* Transformation

Our customers range from the most exciting start-ups at the beginning of their growth, to the world's largest organisations. However, our specialist focus on the Private Equity market, means we understand the unique dynamic of working with PE firms and portfolio companies.

www.stantonhouse.com

In the US we deliver permanent and contract recruitment solutions to innovative organizations across North America looking to boost their Cybersecurity functions. We also support pre-IPO Cybersecurity Vendors looking to scale their organization with an all-encompassing talent solution. Our recruitment process is driven by expert teams, each committed to one specific function:

* Cybersecurity
* Go-to-Market (GTM)
* Product & Engineering
* People & Finance

www.stantonhouse.com/us

Our commitment to our values truly differentiates Stanton House from the competition and our purpose of creating exceptional customer experiences is central to all that we do.

We are creative in how we add value to our customers and we build trusting, long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike. This enables us to fully understand motivations and objectives and to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Stanton House

Job Title

Finance Business Partner

Job Description

Job Title: Interim FP&A Business Partner – Data Project
Location: Hybrid (On-site 2-3 days per week)
Duration: 6 months
Compensation: £450-550 pd. Outside IR35.

About the Role:
Stanton House is working with a PE Backed manufacturing business seeking an Interim FP&A Business Partner – Data Project to support a critical Oracle ERP system implementation. This short-term project role is focused on data cleansing and preparation, ensuring data integrity across our global operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Business partner cross-functional teams to drive data standardisation and support a seamless ERP implementation.
Conduct extensive data integrity work, reviewing and correcting manufacturing and financial data to align with the new ERP system.
Address significant challenges related to historical uncontrolled master data management, requiring manual intervention and thorough verification.
Extract and validate high-volume data reports, ensuring accuracy in formulas, item costings, and the entire manufacturing process chain.
Identify and resolve cost roll-up errors (e.g., currently 432 errors in the UK alone).
Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to key stakeholders, gaining buy-in for necessary changes.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
Strong Excel skills, with experience handling large data volumes and ensuring data accuracy.
Experience working on ERP implementations or financial transformation projects is highly desirable.
A proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to challenge existing processes and collaborate across teams to improve data governance.

Success Metrics:
Significant reduction in cost roll-up errors and overall improvement in data integrity.
Successful preparation of clean, structured data for integration into Oracle ERP 12.2.

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

On site

27-02-2025

Company Name

Stanton House

Job Title

Data Analyst

Job Description

Role: Data Analyst for a Teleco & Technology Organisation
Location: London (2-3 days hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive
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Company Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic, private equity-backed business. As the company continues to grow, we are seeking a Data Analyst to contribute to our exciting journey of integrating new systems and enhancing data capabilities. As part of a dynamic team focused on system and customer migration, you'll play a pivotal role in maturing our business processes. With your expertise in data analysis, you will help drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong commercial mindset and proficiency in SQL who are ready to make a significant impact.
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Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the finance team to optimize data analysis and generate meaningful insights.
Engage in the migration process focusing on system improvement and data enhancement.
Play an active role in driving better decision-making through in-depth data insights.
Work closely with finance business partners to align data initiatives with commercial objectives.
Support the integration of HOBS (billing system) and DOMO (reporting tool) to enhance data management and reporting.
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Required Experience:
Proven experience in data analysis with a strong commercial mindset.
Exceptional SQL skills and proficiency in working with databases.
Demonstrated ability to generate actionable insights from complex datasets.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information effectively.
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Benefits and Opportunities
Opportunity to be at the forefront of system integration and process improvement.
Collaborate with a talented and dedicated finance team led by experienced professionals.
Be part of a structured organisation with a strategic vision for growth and innovation.
Potential for personal and professional growth by significantly impacting the company's data capabilities.
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Candidate Profile:
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proven capacity to turn data into actionable insights.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments, particularly with finance and systems teams, to drive data-centric improvements.
Adept at balancing multiple projects and tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Passionate about integrating new technologies and tools to enhance data handling and reporting.
Experience working in telecom or technology sectors is a plus, bringing industry-specific insights.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

03-03-2025

Company Name

Stanton House

Job Title

Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and analytical Commercial Finance Analyst to join the Finance team of a very well know retail brand. Reporting directly to the Senior Commercial Finance Manager for Supply Chain, Tech, and Central Areas. In this role, you will be responsible for ownership of the period end process, providing financial and operational insight, monitoring and projecting cash flow, and producing period end outturn views.

This position plays a vital role in driving decision-making and enhancing business performance by providing strategic financial insights and support across various departments.

Location: West London 2 days in the office per week

Key Responsibilities

Own the period end process including journal posting, variance analysis, balance sheet and management dashboard reports.
Review financial and operational insights to provide actionable recommendations.
Monitor and project cash flow to ensure financial stability.
Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives.
Streamline financial processes for increased efficiency.
Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
Collaborate with the Senior Commercial Finance Manager for Supply Chain, Tech, and Central Areas.
Own key models to enhance understanding of spend.
Provide financial support for supply chain activities and projects.

Requirements

Finance qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Proven experience as a Finance Analyst, ideally in a commercial setting, with a focus on management accounting and budgeting.
Strong understanding of financial modelling, data analysis, and cashflow monitoring desirable.
Excellent proficiency in Excel and financial software applications.
Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

If this role is of interest please apply. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applications.

London, United Kingdom

On site

18-03-2025

Company Name

Stanton House

Job Title

Mergers and Acquisitions Director

Job Description

Stanton House is partnering exclusively with a Global Wealth Manager in London to recruit an Exit Support Consultant for a 12-month interim role. With a revenue of £150m and a strong growth trajectory driven by acquisitions, the company is strategically preparing for a major exit. They are seeking a seasoned M&A consultant to help position the Group for a successful liquidity event by the end of 2025.

Key Deliverables:
Collaborate with the CFO to prepare for business exit, including all aspects of the data room preparation and management.
Gather, organise, and review all relevant financial, operational, and legal documents required for due diligence.
Coordinate with internal teams (finance, legal, operations) to ensure timely and accurate document collection and presentation.
Work closely with external advisors (lawyers, accountants, investment bankers) to ensure smooth communication and process execution.
Ensure all financial reports, contracts, and operational data are correctly formatted and accessible in the data room.
Provide guidance and support to the CFO in responding to due diligence requests and buyer queries.
Assist in the creation of financial models, valuations, and other exit-related documents, as required.
Support post-exit activities, such as transition planning and integration support, if needed.

To be suitable, you must have the following:
Qualified Accountant with 5+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
Must have previous wealth manager/IFA experience, with a strong understanding of distribution.
Proven M&A expertise across both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
Hands-on experience in leading sell-side transactions within the Financial Services sector, acting as the primary support manager.
Familiarity with retail financial services distribution including the sales process and terminology.
Understanding of regulatory solvency under MiFIDPRU.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrent due diligence (DD) exercises across various functions.
Proven track record of working efficiently under tight deadlines, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

If you believe you meet the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply. This is an outside IR35 engagement based in London, offering a competitive day rate in the range of £900pd - £1000pd.

London, United Kingdom

On site

17-03-2025