Business Development Manager

Llantrisant (Hybrid)

Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Bens + Pool Car

The Business

A global component manufacturer operating in the industrial, automotive, HVAC, medical, and electronics sectors. We are looking for a Business Development Manager to accelerate growth through pure new-business acquisition across the UK.

The Role

• Acquisition: Proactively identifying, targeting, and securing new B2B customers across the UK territory.
• Full Sales Cycle: Managing the process from initial contact and product presentations through to final negotiation and close.
• Technical Pitching: Promoting standard heating, cooling, and control product ranges directly to engineering, procurement, and project teams.
• Pipeline & Networking: Building a robust new business pipeline and representing the company at industry trade shows and exhibitions.

The Profile

• An experienced salesperson with a proven track record of winning new customers in B2B role.
• Demonstrable sales experience within Manufacturing, Electronics, Components or similar industries.
• Experience selling to design, engineering and manufacturing stakeholders, understanding applications and proposing suitable technical solutions.
• A valid driving licence is essential. You must be willing to travel extensively across the UK, with some international travel and overnight stays required.

*Please note we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role, applicants without full UK right to work will not be considered*

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Commercial Accountant

Pontypridd

Up to £52,000

Hybrid (2 Days on site)

A high-profile organisation managing large scale infrastructure projects. We need a commercial accountant to act as a business partner to the wider business, driving strategic, value-adding financial insight.

The Role

• Business Partnering: Acting as the core interface between finance and operational budget holders, challenging non-finance stakeholders, and translating complex data to support strategic decision-making.

• Commercial Analysis: Interrogating management information, building performance dashboards, and identifying operational risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Core Finance: Leading the preparation of robust financial plans, complex budgets, and rolling forecasts for assigned business areas.

The Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

• Demonstrable commercial acumen with a proven track record of business partnering or financial management within a large, complex organisation or large scale infrastructure projects.

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to challenge the status quo and drive process improvements.

• Advanced Excel capability and high-level proficiency with financial systems.

*Please note we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role, applicants without full UK right to work will not be considered*

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Investment Manager

Cardiff

Up to £70,000 + Extensive benefits

Hybrid (1/2 Days on site)

The Business

A prominent high profile investment fund hiring across Wales & the South West. You will manage the full deal lifecycle—from originating and executing new investments (equity, loans, and mezzanine) to proactively managing the post-deal portfolio.

The Role

• Origination & Execution: Sourcing new deal flow, conducting robust commercial and financial due diligence, and structuring complex debt and equity investments.

• Investment Appraisal: Interrogating underlying cashflow assumptions, assessing risk, and preparing highly detailed investment reports for credit committee sanction.

• Portfolio Management: Managing post-deal relationships, attending board meetings to monitor financial performance, and appraising follow-on funding rounds for businesses with significant growth potential or those requiring remediation.

• Networking: Building and maintaining a strong network of external business introducers, intermediaries, and advisors to drive continuous deal flow.

The Profile

• Either - ACA qualified, ideally having trained within a Big 4 Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or Restructuring team OR relevant experience from a PE/VC Investing background

• Strong technical capability in financial modelling, investment appraisal, and risk assessment.

• A highly commercial mindset with the ability to manage relationships directly with business owners and board members.

• A valid driving licence is required for site visits and board meetings.

*Please note we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role, applicants without full UK right to work will not be considered*

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Financial Controller

Monmouthshire

Up to £60,000 + Benefits

Hybrid (2 days on-site)

The Business

A growth-oriented business based in Monmouthshire. We are looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations while providing strategic insight to the leadership team

The Role

- Core Reporting: Full ownership of the month-end and year-end close processes, producing board-level financial packs, management accounts, and variance analysis.

- Operational Control: Managing the general ledger, fixed asset register, accounts payable/receivable, and short-term cash flow forecasting.

- Commercial Finance: Leading the annual budgeting process, preparing rolling forecasts, and providing financial modelling to support pricing, margins, and investment appraisals.

- Compliance & Systems: Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, managing external audits, and handling statutory filings (including Corporation Tax and R&D Tax credits). Identifying opportunities to automate routine processes and enhance finance systems.

- Leadership: Managing, mentoring, and developing the finance team.

The Profile

- Qualified Accountant, ideally from a Big 4 background

- Strong technical accounting knowledge.

- Advanced Excel capability and a high level of comfort with ERP systems.

*Please note we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role, applicants without full UK right to work will not be considered*

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Financial Controller

Caerphilly

Up to £60,000

Hybrid (2 days on-site)

The Business

A highly profitable manufacturing organisation. We need a detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, reporting, and costing. This is a key operational role, ensuring the financial integrity of the business across multiple sites.

Main Duties

- Financial Reporting: Preparing and analysing accurate financial statements and management accounts in line with recognised standards.

- Operations & Costing: Overseeing daily financial operations (including AP/AR) and directly supporting the Operations team with costing projects.

- Commercial Analysis: Analysing financial data to identify operational trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.

- Systems & Compliance: Maintaining financial systems, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and liaising with external auditors.

- Team & Administration: Supervising the finance team, processing payroll, and managing the HR portal.

Profile

- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

- Hands on experience in Manufacturing/Engineering or from a top-tier accounting firm.

- Must hold a valid driving licence to facilitate travel between UK sites.

*Please note we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role, applicants without full UK right to work will not be considered*

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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JOB TITLE : Regional Executive, Wales

BUSINESS UNIT/GROUP FUNCTION: UK Steel Enterprise Limited (known as UKSE)

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION: Regional Office, Cardiff

REPORTS TO: Area Manager

SALARY: £45-£55k + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

CLOSING DATE:

About Us

UKSE is all about supporting steel communities in the UK. We do this by providing investment finance, managed workspace and a community support programme.

Since 1975, we have helped create over 80,000 jobs and enabled thousands of businesses to grow, always with one eye on genuinely empowering those communities to regenerate themselves – economically and socially.

We are accredited under Investors in People and operate under a clear set of core values – Excellence, Understanding, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, Responsibility and Unity.

UKSE is a subsidiary of Tata Steel.

To learn more about our organisation, please visit our website: www.ukse.co.uk

The Role

We are currently looking to recruit a Regional Executive in Cardiff, to be responsible for appraising, negotiating and implementing funding to businesses across our Wales region, to assist in managing Cardiff Bay Business Centre and Ebbw Vale Innovation Centre, to undertake marketing and business development activities and to assist the Area Manager in implementing UKSE’s policy of economic regeneration within the Region.

Within the role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

· appraising and analysing investment opportunities by interview with client company directors and advisors; by appropriate due diligence investigations; and preparing sanction papers for presentation to the Area Manager or full Investment Committee.

· promoting and marketing UKSE within the region to ensure a good flow of investment enquires and promoting the continued good name of UKSE and our parent Tata Steel.

· assisting with the achievement of the Region’s economic regeneration aspirations and in doing so liaising with government bodies, development agencies, local authorities etc.

· ensuring that client companies are monitored so that any problems or opportunities are brought to the attention of the Area Manager for attention.

· assisting client companies to achieve their objectives and work towards a successful exit for UKSE investment.

· assisting with the maintenance of appropriate investment records and preparing reports accordingly.

· operating within the core values of UKSE – Excellence, Understanding, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Integrity and Unity

· deputising for the Area Manager as and when appropriate.

· ensuring the smooth running of both business centres and providing administrative and management support as needed.

· undertaking any ad hoc exercises and duties at the request of the Area Manager

What we’re looking for

You will have a flexible, team-focused approach and will be able to build strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. You will have excellent communication skills; often communicating with internal and external interested parties on a range of business matters.

To be considered for this position, you will have a good understanding of business, including strategic, commercial, and financial matters. Ideally you will have a professional business finance qualification, several years working with a variety of businesses post-qualification and some business development experience. Those without a business finance qualification (e.g. accountancy, banking) will be considered if strong in other areas.

You will have an inquisitive mind who can demonstrate an ability to identify and assess investment opportunities for UKSE, interrogating business plans and supporting companies as they grow.

You will have a good knowledge of the regional economy and a strong marketing and networking ability.

You will be someone who wants to make a difference in our local communities and be passionate about supporting small business.

Benefits

We offer employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

· A market competitive salary

· Company Car or cash alternative

· Bonus scheme (up to 20% of basic salary)

· Defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

· Annual Pay Review

· 35 day holiday including Bank Holidays

Closing Date for Applications:              11:00am/pm on ????