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March 08, 2010
11:29
Interim: #DB6027 IT Project Manager
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Role overview:Our client is a market-leader in the design and manufacture of hi-tech consumer and business products and applications.
They immediately require a pragmatic, results-driven individual project manager to lead multiple business related projects from initial requirements through to delivery using both internal technical teams and external vendors.
An appreciation of business context and technical understanding are required along with an ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in a matrixed global organisation and a fast-paced environment.
Deadline: PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for responses and CV submissions is 12 pm on Wednesday 10th March 2010. Responses received after this time may be considered but will not be included on the initial client shortlist.
Responsibilities: • Autonomously manage projects of varying scale and complexity • Lead cross-functional development teams with consultative direction from management • Review business requirements, ensure clarity and establish expectations for services requested • Help establish processes for team members to ensure project goals are met • Develop and execute project plans, defining scope, schedule, deliverables, resource and cost • Help prioritize team activities and drive resolution of risks, issues and dependencies across all areas of the project • Effectively communicate status and issues to team members, management and other project stakeholders • Facilitate focused, concise status and design meetings
Qualifications and experience
The following experience is mandatory: 1. Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering multiple projects in a fast paced environment AND within a global matrixed organisation 2. Aptitude for new technical concepts - an understanding of the components and considerations required when building corporate systems (e.g. key architecture components, security, scalability etc.) 3. Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills The ideal candidate will meet all the above criteria and be a self-starter, pragmatic, results-driven individual used to working autonomously to achieve results.
Logistics Rate: Up to £550 per day depending upon experience.Location: Central LondonStart Date: Immediate Duration: 3-6 months.
If this role is of interest to you, please send me a recent CV by return email, stating:• your target daily rate for the role • your availability • your specific relevant experience, as outlined in [Skills and Experience Required] above
Warm regards, David Bowendavid.bowen@b2e-resourcing.co.uk
February 16, 2010
3:41
Interim #DM4085 European Public Sector - Job Evaluation Project
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Summary
Our client, a niche consultancy, has an immediate requirement for an experienced trainer/facilitator who is familiar with points-based job evaluation methodology to work with an Eastern European public sector client.

Role and responsibilities
The successful candidate will be part of a 3 man team working closely with appointed users from the client.

The primary activities will be:

Mobilise the job evaluation group within the client (approximately 20-25 people working part-time)
Train the job evaluation group in all aspects of the job evaluation program (e.g. writing job descriptions, interviewing, gathering data)
Set up web-based filing folders, databases, knowledge capital as appropriate
Provide on-the-job support to the job evaluation team as they progress with writing job descriptions, then remote assistance as required
Review all deliverables and outputs by the group (job descriptions, job factors, job scores)
Facilitate production of draft job classification approach and job evaluation methodology.

Skills / Experience

Candidates applying for this role:

· Must be experienced facilitators/trainers
· Must be familiar with points-based job evaluation methodology
· Must be willing and available to travel to Romania at least 3 times and work on this assignment on a part-time basis over a 12 week period.
Candidates will preferably have a public sector background either as an HR employee or as an HR consultant.

Logistics
Start:
Early March.
Duration
Part time – approximately 20 days work over a 12 week period.
Rate:
£400 per day + travel expenses.
Location:
3-4 trips to Romania + based at home

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
3:37
Interim #DM4084 Public Sector Programme Manager - Middle East - Arabic Speaker
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Public Sector Infrastructure Programme Manager – Arab Speaker - Tripoli

Summary:

Our client is a Consultancy company working in the Middle East. They have an opportunity at an early stage for work on large infrastructure projects in Libya and are looking for an Arab speaking consultant to work there.

Role:

The country has largescale funding available for infrastructure development projects with largescale rebuilding taking place with a US$ 280bn budget. Projects include housing, utilities, transport, education, etc. They need senior programme architects with heavy Public Sector programme experience.

KEY skills/requirements:

• Arab Speaking Consultant
• Public Sector infrastructure experience.
• Disciplines covering good commercial, programme management and capacity building experience.

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate
Location: Libya
Duration 6 months initially

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
February 05, 2010
11:13
PERMANENT #DM4082 Principal Consultant - IT Services Consultancy
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Permanent - Principal Consultant – IT Service Business

Summary:

Our client is an IT Services Company, a major player in the industry. They offer the complete range of IT services - from consulting and outsourcing to focused technology and solutions. They work across most industries. This role is focused within their financial services division.

Role:

They are looking for a Consultant to start up a new practice within the Financial Services division based on the Solvency II European regulations for the Insurance industry. They will need to have a strong background in the Financial services and Insurance sectors a good understanding of risk and regulation and will be responsible for developing the practice

KEY skills/requirements:

The successful candidate will have the contacts and knowledge to find business and to develop the delivery capability in the area of Solvency II regulation.
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They will have:

A blue chip consulting past with strong leadership, business development and delivery skills
In depth experience of system change programmes related to Solvency II
The drive and capability to get a new practice going within a large IT services business.

Logistics:

Salary: OTE package of £150,000
Location: London

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
February 02, 2010
3:40
DM4078 Procurment Consultant Public Sector - London
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Summary:

Our client is a Public Sector organization based in East London undergoing a £200m Strategic Partnership Procurement Programme to outsource services.

They are looking for a public sector procurement consultant to advise the Finance department and the programme team on the options for partnership. The process will go through Dialogue with partners and then Evaluation of the options for outsourcing the process.

This role could be PART TIME which would be preferred.

Role:
The consultant will report to the Programme Director and Advise the Finance Department on the options for the Public Private Partnership.

The role will be to:

· Advise on Commercial implications of different outsourcing approaches
· Contribute to the service pricing dialogue
· Model the Price Payment mechanism and attendant Risks of different options
· Implications - tax, etc. - of different JV structures.

KEY skills/requirements:

· Public sector procurement process experience
· PPP/outsourcing commercial experience
· Commercial mindset probably accountant

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate.
Location: East London
Approx duration: 3 months initially - part time possible, even preferred.
Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
January 20, 2010
9:26
INTERIM Ref#DM4077 Further Education MIS Consultant.
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
9:23
PERMANENT Ref#DM4076 Financial Transformation Consultant
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Role: Finance Transformation Consultants, Permanent, London
Context:
Our client, a young and vibrant niche consultancy, has a requirement for two dynamic Finance Transformation Consultants to join its progressive organisation and work on a number of sold client engagements.

Deadline for responses:
The deadline for being considered for the initial shortlist for this role is 5 pm Friday 15th January. CVs received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.

Role and Responsibilities

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate:

· 3-5 years experience at either a top tier management consultancy or accountancy (a senior consultant or junior manager in ‘consulting-speak’)
· full lifecycle project experience of transforming the finance function (e.g. FSS, BPO, BPR)
· An accounting, finance or numerate background – an ACA qualification would be an advantage
· Confidence, commitment, ambition, self motivation and excellent communication / written skills

Project Management qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential (Prince 2, MSP)

This role will suit someone who meets all of the above criteria AND is looking to rapidly progress their career in the Finance Transformation domain within a niche organisation.

Package

£40-60K per annum depending upon experience
20% bonus
25 days holiday
Personal development plan with opportunity to contribute towards company best practice and articles on FT thought leadership
Opportunity to join a meritocratic organisation with swift career progression and prospect of partnership
Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
January 18, 2010
8:01
PERMANENT JY1012 Supply Chain Development Manager
» ‎ B2E Resourcing
Background:

Our client is a well known Automotive Industry company - and their Supply Department is responsible for ensuring the maximum satisfaction of their European customers on product availability, by balancing the need for smooth factory production & logistics while still matching customer & sales requirements.

This role would suit someone with 4-5 years of experience of Process Consulting in a large consulting firm, who is looking to move into industry whilst still using the skills learned as a consultant.

THIS IS A PERMANENT ROLE (SALARY £40K) WITH A 3 MONTH TRIAL PERIOD ON BOTH SIDES ON A CONTRACT BASIS

The Role:

This role will make a fundamental impact on the whole European business on supplying the products to the markets while making sure maximum profitability with impact on the company's performance both locally in Europe, and also worldwide.

It will also provide an excellent grounding in the requirements and demands of this complex market.

Reporting to the Manager - Supply Department, the successful candidate will enjoy a rare, growing and ever-changing challenge within our European and global organisation. He/She will be responsible for improving the following supply chain processes:
- Supply Chain Planning (Demand & Supply Planning)
- Order to Delivery Process
- Logistics Process
Main Responsibilities:
♦ Investigate and identify current issues in the supply chain in Europe
♦ Design solutions for identified issues
♦ Create project proposal to be approved by the management
♦ Create and manage project plan
♦ Set up and manage a project team to design detailed solution and implement

MUST have the following Skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience on designing and implementing demand & supply planning, order to delivery processes and production & logistics processes.
- Excellent numerical and logical analytics skills with very high level of accuracy - a logical thinker, with a methodical approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Presentation and general communication.
- Planning and organisation skills
- Negotiation skills - balance of Win/Win with stake holders in the supply chain
- Team management skills - Ability to support and motivate a small team to work together for efficiency and effectiveness with team working spirits.
Cultural fit:
- Willingness to learn new operations and continually develop both operation and personal skills.
- Self starter, with ability to work on own initiative.
- Strong alignment with our corporate philosophy
- Human, Passionate, Imaginative & Challenging
The following experience and qualifications would also be an advantage:
- Supply chain management knowledge and experience - Good understanding or experience on demand & supply planning, order to delivery processes and production & logistics processes.
- TQM / Six Sigma qualification or experience of practical use.
- Prince 2 qualification and/or experience of practical use.
- Able to demonstrate successful Leadership of a diverse team across a complex business area.
- Business operational experience in supply chain
If you are interested, please contact Jo Young using the "Contact Us" button above.
7:56
PERMANENT JY1011 Pre-sales/Proposal Development Lead
» ‎ B2E Resourcing
Background:

Please note that this is NOT the same role as ref # JY1010

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing start-up business, providing a unique, leading edge, end-to-end document management supply chain solution large corporate organisations within the Financial Services, Utility, Telecoms and Consumer Service sectors.

They are looking for a Proposal Development Lead who will be responsible for understanding customer requirements and developing high-quality proposals on time and to budget.

The Role:

The Proposal Development Lead will take on the responsibility for the design of the solution for the client - both in competitive (ie in response to a RFP) and non-competitive (ie running an opportunity asessment at the client) situations.

In detail, they will be able to:
- Produce, collate and manage generation of high-quality bid documents/ proposals of varying complexity, with the support of the bid team
- Prepare bids and tenders to reflect the companies corporate identity and fulfil Client requirements
- Manage the business development budget, and secure the right resources at the right time
- Verify that all proposal team members are familiar with the key concepts, terms, roles, and responsibilities in the proposal development
- Ensure all relevant parts of the organisation are involved in the development and review of proposal documents
- Coordinate opportunity management governance forums and internal reviews
- Ensures all bids are delivered to the right place at the right time with the right quality
- Maintain & manage knowledge base and proposal / presentation library. Ensure reuse of existing materials where applicable
- Lead site visits and prepare references as required
- Improve / enhance records, processes and procedures
- Draft and deliver presentations to articulate the proposition to client
Skills / Experience required:
- At least four years experience as an Bid Executive successfully defining and negotiating profitable deals with clients
- Experience of undertaking opportunity assessments and structuring a proposal based on the output
- Knowledge of solutions within the business processing or document management solutions environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
Personal Qualities
- Highly credible, with a strong commercial tenacity and the ability to articulate propositions at the highest level.
- Strong drive, outcomes focused, determination for results
- Demonstrable experience of driving innovative solutions and successfully addressing problems as they arise
- Strong relationship, management and interpersonal skills.
- Program management skills
- Sales campaign management skills
- Exellent communication skills
If you are interested, please contact Jo Young using the "Contact Us" button above.
7:54
PERMANENT JY1010 Pre-Sales/Bid Manager
» ‎ B2E Resourcing
Background:

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing start-up business, providing a unique, leading edge, end-to-end document management supply chain solution large corporate organisations within the Financial Services, Utility, Telecoms and Consumer Service sectors.

They are looking for a Bid Manager to lead, manage and deliver winning proposals.

The Role:

The Bid Manager will have overall commercial responsibility for a number of proposals at any one time - making sure that there is a sound business case for both parties and that the deal is profitable. They will also be responsible for ongoing negotiations with the client.

In detail, they will be able to:
- Identify and work with client decision makers and key influencers
- Develop and manage tactics, messages, and power maps
- Verify that the proposal meets the client's needs and values
- Structure profitable deals that are acceptable to the company and have a justified business case for the client
- Identify the underlying costs associated with a proposal, and drive the financial modelling efforts to determine the costing, pricing, and overall profitability for the company
- Create an overall commercial framework and structure for new deals
- Confirm that the deal's financial risks are documented and the overall financial impact is communicated to key decision makers.
- Obtain deal approval from the necessary internal executives
- Understand the client's approval processes
- Lead financial discussions with client teams and applicable finance reviews.
- Negotiate with client to close the deal.
Skills / Experience required:
- At least five years experience as an Bid Manager successfully defining and negotiating profitable deals with clients
- Experience with outsourcing and/or large complex sales management
- Experience of undertaking opportunity assessments and structuring a proposal based on the output
Knowledge of solutions within the business processing or document management solutions environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
Personal Qualities
- Highly credible, with a strong commercial tenacity and the ability to articulate propositions at the highest level.
- Strong drive, outcomes focused, determination for results
- Demonstrable experience of driving innovative solutions and successfully addressing problems as they arise
- Strong relationship, management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Financial analysis and management skills
- Program management skills
- Sales campaign management skills
If you are interested, please contact Jo Young using the "Contact Us" button above.
January 08, 2010
11:22
Interim DM4075 Business analyst role - Gatwick
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Context:
Our client has an immediate requirement for several Business Intelligence (BI) Business Analysts to join its IT Transformation Programme.

Deadline for responses:
The deadline to be considered for the initial shortlist on this role is 17.00 pm Monday 11th January. CVs received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.

The Project:
The client and its 3rd party suppliers have a number of disparate IT systems from which all types of data are manually collected and collated via spreadsheets to create management information. A BI strategy has been defined, and the client has committed to develop an in-house BI Solution to interface with existing systems and provided automated, consolidated and drillable information.
Lead and support BI Business Analysts are required on this project to:
develop a stakeholder business need into an effective and robust business case with full business requirements and benefits.
define an efficient business solution which considers organisational end to end business process, and enterprise information and technical architecture.
define the acceptance criteria and measure benefits delivery throughout the solution life cycle.

Role and Responsibilities

The BI Business Analysts will be expected to:

determine requirements and specify effective business processes, through improvements in information systems, data management, practices, procedures, organisation and equipment.
use required modelling and analysis tools, methods and standards.
Utilise experience and skills to assess and advise on the practicability of alternatives, marrying up technical limitations with operational realities.
Plan, arrange and control meetings, workshops and relations with client/user staff during system investigations and throughout subsequent development work.
Define, plan and justify projects to develop/implement automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes.
Assist the business/users in defining acceptance tests for automated systems, and takes responsibility for their proper execution.
Communicate and share best practice and learning within the team and other relevant stakeholders.

Skills / Experience:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

Strong all-round business analyst - 5 years+ project lifecycle experience
3 years + experience of working as a BA in large & complex projects
3 years + Business Intelligence / Data Analysis experience

Experience of Hyperion would be a distinct advantage for the lead Business Analyst role.

Logistics:
Rate: £350-500 per day depending upon experience (inclusive of all travelling expenses to the client site).
Location: Gatwick
Duration: 6 months with strong possibility of extension (this is a 12-15 month programme)Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
December 11, 2009
11:01
Interim #DM4073 Warehouse Consultant Sub Saharan Africa
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Warehouse Consultant – Sub Saharan Africa

Summary:
An international drinks client requires a Senior Consultant to work in Sub Saharan Africa. Previous experience in this part of the world is required.

Role

The client requires a Senior warehouse operations consultant to work in one or more of Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The task is to review and then improve warehouse operations. There may also a requirement to look at transport operations but that is likely to be separate.

The project is not expected to start until February 2010 and could require periods of up to 4 weeks on-site.

Rate will be dependent on seniority and experience.

KEY skills/requirements:

Suitable candidates will have worked in Sub-Saharan Africa for a substantial period previously and be willing to go back
They will have experience in warehouse operations

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate for the role
Location: Sub Saharan Africa
Approx duration: TBC

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
December 04, 2009
8:50
Interim #DM4072 IT Project Manager - Berkshire
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Background:
Our client, a global services company, is undertaking an IT project to replace their reporting system. They are looking for an experienced project manager to lead, shape and deliver the first phase of this work.

The Role:
The company is replacing the main reporting system, used globally for finance, operations, revenue and planning purposes.
This work will be undertaken jointly between internal IT resources and external third parties.

Specific responsibilities of the role will include:
Creating the PID (Project Initiation Document), business case & work programme to initiate the project;
Complex stakeholder management of multiple stakeholders within the business with differing objectives;
Managing commercial negotiations with external suppliers;
Leading, shaping and delivering the first phase of the project.

Skills / Experience required:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following:
Experienced project manager with a structured approach to the full IT project lifecycle [it would suit a candidate at “Manager” level within a management or IT consultancy]
Excellent stakeholder management ability
Experience of negotiating commercial arrangements & working with external 3rd party technology providers
Logistics:
Rate: £400 per day
Location: Berkshire / M4 corridor

Approx duration: Initially 3 months with strong possibility of extension.Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
November 27, 2009
8:06
PERMANENT [ref#JS6061] Pre-Sales, Bid & Proposal Professionals: Innovative BPO Company
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Background:
Our client is an innovative BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) company offering outsourced back-office and marketing solutions to large corporate and public sector organisations.
They have ambitious growth plans and are looking to hire Sales & Business Development, Bid and Proposal Professionals into permanent roles within their Business Development function.

The Roles:
There are several open roles within the organisation, including:

Bid Manager
- Lead, manage & deliver winning proposals
- Structure deals that are commercially attractive to both the business and the client
- Negotiate with the client to close the deal

New Business Prospecting Manager
- Generate new leads and progress "warm" leads with FTSE and public sector organisations
- Qualify & prioritise those leads, building a pipeline for the Business Development team to convert to sales

Proposal Response Manager
- Undertake opportunity assessments on new & potential clients
- Develop high quality bid & proposal documents
- Support the Bid Manager throughout the proposal process through to closing the deal

Skills / Experience required:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

- You could either be a dedicated sales & business development professional, or you could be a management consultant with substantial experience in a "market maker" function
- Experience in selling management consulting / professional services is mandatory
- Experience in selling BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), supply chain or document management would be highly advantageous
Logistics:
Permanent Roles
Salary: Upto £90k base salary dependent on skills & experience, benefits package, plus sizeable OTE / bonus potential
Location: Central London
Interested?
If these roles are of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS6061 and stating:
- Your target remuneration
- Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
- Your availability, including notice period if applicable
7:59
Interim [ref# DM4071] Finance Trainer
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Summary:

Our Consulting business, B2E Consulting, has an opportunity to propose to develop a bespoke ‘Finance for non-Financial Managers’ event for senior management within a well known public sector organization.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Consultant with training experience to help shape and propose for this work.

Role:

The training is to provide senior managers with the skills to manage finances and improve understanding of financial processes, reporting and support available for better decision-making
The consultant should have an excellent understanding of the principles of finance and management reporting and be able to present this material in an interesting way ie not just “chalk and talk.”

The event will be highly tailored and there will be time to formally assess the needs of the audience group ( approx 200 managers). Event design will include innovative, exciting and effective learning techniques resulting in an experience that managers will talk about and encourage others to attend in the months to come.

The successful bidder will begin a relationship that should result in a substantial assessment, design, build and run programme giving exposure to senior management and subsequent opportunities.

Key skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

Accountancy qualification
Finance Consultancy background
Business case preparation and assessment
Finance Training for managers experience

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate
Location: London
Approx duration: A few days
Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
November 06, 2009
9:49
DM4068 Digital Publishing Strategy
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Strategy Consultant Digital Publishing– Education sector.

Summary:

Our client is a digital publishing company looking for a consultant with up to date knowledge of the digital publishing market and the education sector in particular.

Role:
The consultant will review strategic options for the publisher and look at common opportunities across several divisions, including international. This role requires very up to date knowledge in digital publishing and the education market.

KEY skills/requirements:

The following capabilities/experiences are critical:
· A current knowledge of what is happening in the digital publishing world and in the market for digital classrooms and online courses
· Understanding of where the client’s competitors and digital pioneers are going.
· Consultancy strategy development experience

Logistics:

Rate: Good rate offered
Location: TBC
Approx duration: 1 – 2 Months

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
November 02, 2009
8:40
INTERIM DB 6020 Reference Data Business Analysts, Investment Banking, 6 month contract
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

We are collaborating with a niche consultancy who is looking for an business analysts with a strong reference data background to work on a project within the Equities Department of an Investment Bank.

Background:
The Investment bank has an Equities system which has client and instrument reference data that requires cleansing. Until this data is scrubbed and matched to the bank's goldensource, it will not be allowed to subscribe to that goldensource.

Role:
The business analysts will be responsible for assessing the current issues that the client is having regarding reference data, making recommendations for improvement and driving these recommendations through to completion.

Specific skills/requirements:

To be considered for this role you must have :

(1) Strong experience of having worked as a Business Analyst on Reference Data projects within Investment Banking

(2) Experience in the collation, analysis, cleansing and migration of high volumes of data and the creation of a definitive reference data set.

(3) Knowledge of Equities - with a particular focus on back office and custody processes

(4) Strong inter-personal skills (communication, team-work)

Logistics:
Rate: £450 to £550 per day depending on skills & experience
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 months with potential for extension
Start Date: Early-Mid November

Deadline for Responses:
Friday 6th November

Please contact David Bowen for more information.
8:28
Interim DB6019 Reference Data Project Manager
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

We are collaborating with a niche consultancy who is looking for an experienced project manager with a strong reference data background to lead a project within the Equities Department of an Investment Bank.

Background:
The Investment bank has an Equities system which has client and instrument reference data that requires cleansing. Until this data is scrubbed and matched to the bank's goldensource, it will not be allowed to subscribe to that goldensource.

Role:
Initially the project manager will lead a team of business analysts (2-4) to assess the problem.

The Project Manager will then be responsible for defining and agreeing an approach and creating and agree the plan with senior client stakeholders.

Finally the Project Manager will then execute the project against the agreed plan.

Specific skills/requirements:

To be considered for this role you must have :

(1) Full lifecycle Investment Banking experience gained as a project manager
- Exhibiting strong leadership and gravitas but also willing to be hands on as required

(2) Specific experience of having managed one or more Reference Data projects within Investment Banking

(3) Knowledge of Equities
- with a focus on back office and custody processes

(4) A top tier consulting background

Logistics:
Rate: £700 to £800 per day depending on skills & experience
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 months
Start Date: Early-Mid November

Deadline for Responses:
Friday 6th November

Respond to:
David Bowen (see contact us for more details)
7:55
Interim DM4066 Supply Chain
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Background:

Our client is a Blue Chip business (not retail, Government or NHS) with interests around the world including Africa.

Role:

They are looking for a Supply Chain Consultant to work at a Senior level in the business on aspects of Strategy.

Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

• A strong Supply Chain Consultancy background
• Ability to work at a Senior Strategic level within the business
• Experience of working in Africa an advantage.

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate for the role.
Location: London with possible travel to Cape Town.
Approx duration: 3 months.
7:52
Interim DM4065 Supply Chain Operations
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.

Background:

Our client is a Supply Chain consultancy which is putting in tenders for two projects. They potentially require 3-4 consultants to work on these projects which are across a number of European sites in Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland. If successful with the tenders the work is expected to start in November.

Role:

These are Make vs Buy and Strategic Sourcing projects for different divisions of the same organisation. The industry sectors are aerospace and high tech materials but there is no need for industry specialism. The initial stage is a diagnostic piece of work and requires a senior well rounded consultant with good supply chain process skills and the ability to spot opportunities in the client.

Specific skills/requirements:

The consultant will have:

• Well rounded consultancy and implementation skills and the ability to spot opportunities.
• General process improvement around the supply chain eg sales and Ops planning, material flow, supply chain design, cost reduction. .
• Sourcing experience
• Operational sector type background would be beneficial
• Ability to speak French German or Italian an advantage.

Logistics:

Rate: around £550
Location: European based projects
Approx duration: 3 months initially – potential follow on work.
7:48
Interim DM4067 IT Service Desk Outsourcing
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.
Background:

Our client is a leading Professional Services firm. As part of a wider IT efficiency programme they plan to outsource the 1st Line / 2nd Line Service Desk operations to an Indian based service provider. The consultant will work closely with the IT Operations team and the Outsourcing company, from Contract negotiation through transition, so that usual service levels are maintained without any disruption.

Role:
The main areas of delivery will be:
Agree scope of vendor services with Service Delivery team in IT Operations and facilitate due diligence activities in London
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure schedules are drafted and agreed. Work with global procurement to facilitate the contract agreement.
Conduct workshops with key operations staff and the Vendor and finalize transition roadmap
Finalise knowledge transfer approach working closely with operations subject matter experts and the Vendor
Ensure the quality of knowledge transfer meets expectations and the Vendor is assessed for knowledge acquisition
Establish criteria to evaluate vendor performance during each stage of transition.
Coordinate teams to ensure that IT infrastructure design, build and test activities are completed effectively.
Conduct operation readiness workshops to ensure all areas are ready for the transition
Develop the future state operating model and include governance
Ensure accurate project reporting, risk management and benefits realization are delivered and maintained.

Specific skills/requirements:
To be considered for this role….
Full lifecycle experience of outsourcing an IT services facility in a project management capacity (preferably to an Indian based provider)
Solid experience and considerable understanding of IT and BPO process mapping
Prior experience of identifying, designing and implementing training needs in an “outsourcing environment”
Strong communication / stakeholder management – proven ability to work across different functions and different levels in the firm ranging from IT staff to directors, Senior Management, and Global Operations Group.

Logistics:

Rate: £450 to £500
Location: East London
Approx duration: 12 months.
7:47
IBM Mainframe Architect - Short System Design/Operational Review
» ‎ B2E Resourcing

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for an experienced IBM zSeries technology architect for an engagement with a major organisation based in mainland Europe. The application environment/programming language is PL/1 using CICS and DB2, plus WebSphere MQ for messaging.

PLEASE NOTE: The target date for responses and CV submissions is Monday 1st November 2009 to meet cleint expectations.

Background:

Our client is undertaking a detailed checkpoint review of a major technology and transformation programme within this major European organisation. They are seeking an expert to determine if the current solution is architected to meet the key non-functional requirements, which will include scalability, performance, availability. The timing is critical and they would like someone to start this short review next week.

Role:

The role would last for a minimum of two weeks starting early next week, and could be for up to four weeks. A part-time involvement would be possible given the immediacy of the work.

Specific skills/requirements:

This review requires in depth knowledge and experience (8+ years) of IT architecture, design and operations within the IBM environment described above. In particular, the indiviudal needs a solid background in applications architecture and design, and experience and understanding of designing CICS based solutions within an IBM zSeries mainframe infrastructure plus the constraints and options.

Logistics:

Target Rate: £ very attractive - the Client will pay full market rate+, for the right person

Full expenses will be paid in addition

Location: Mainland Europe

Approx duration: From 3rd November for 2-4 weeks (part-time possible if results required can be

delivered)

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please send me a recent CV by return email, stating:

1. Your target daily rate
2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above]
3. Your availability to start next week (full-time or part-time)
4. If selected to be put forward, we will need details of similar projects, not necessarily limited to educational commissions, and at least 2 references.

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Many thanks, Ian

ian.mckay@b2e-resourcing.co.uk
October 19, 2009
11:50
INTERIM [ref#JS5056] Investment Banking Consultant, Settlements Programme Scoping Phase, London
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We are looking an experienced Investment Banking Consultant to create an Opportunity Scope & Definition Document for a Settlements programme.

Background:
Our client is an Investment Bank. They are undertaking a programme to implement a common Settlements process using common technology encompassing all cash movements in Operations.
An initial launch discussion confirmed the key next step is to document the following information:
- Definition of “settlements”, including an understanding of balance sheet accounts in scope
- High-level current state analysis of settlements processes across Operations
- Document the current 2009 and proposed 2010 book of work within scope.

Role:
This role is intended as a high-impact, short-term assignment to deliver the documentation outlined above. Specific responsibilities will include:

1. Produce high level outline of end document to be delivered

2. Produce high level plan of interviews and information gathering, including document review sessions with all parties

3. Produce summary document setting out:

3.1. Definition of “settlements”, including scope, business architecture model and design principles

3.2. High level “current state” analysis across Operations

3.3. Document the current 2009 and proposed 2010 book of work within scope, including timelines, overlaps, gaps, etc

3.4. Metrics and information to support the context of the settlements scope

Specific skills/requirements:
(1) REQUIREMENTS GATHERING
This person must have demonstrable experience in holding interviews and conducting workshops to gather requirements from stakeholders across different functions of an Investment Bank
(2) SCOPE DEFINITION & DOCUMENTATION
This person must have previously undertaken a Scope Definition & Documentation exercise within an Investment Bank, including as-is process flows, business architecture models, and high-level IT systems architecture diagrams
(3) INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERIENCE
This person must have considerable experience of working within the Operations area of an Investment Bank. Content knowledge of Settlements would be highly advantageous but is not a mandatory requirement.

Logistics:
Rate: £550 to £600 per day depending on skills & experience
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 weeks from 1st November

Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5056 and stating:
Your target remuneration
Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
Your availability, including notice period if applicable
11:47
INTERIM [ref#JS5055] Business Analyst, Cash Management Programme, Investment Bank, London
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We are looking for a Business Analyst with experience of end-to-end process mapping within Investment Banking for a challenging interim role.

Background:
Our client is a global Investment Bank. They are moving to a new platform for their Front to Back cash processes in order for their Cash Management operation to achieve world-class cash processes and a superior level of control.

Role:
Our client is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support the Cash Management operation in their move to this new platform. Responsibilities will include:
- Documenting “as-is” Front to Back cash processes
- Working with other operations and finance functions to help determine what the “to-be” Front to Back cash processes should look like
- Prepare and sign-off Business Requirements documents, Test Plans, Test Strategies and Test Cases
- Develop and roll-out appropriate processes and controls
- Implement and drive effective change to achieve the “to-be” processes

Specific skills/requirements:
This person:
(1) Must have considerable experience of Business Analyst roles with knowledge of the full project lifecycle
(2) Must have excellent end-to-end process analysis and mapping skills, using standard tools such as Visio and Powerpoint
(3) Must have prior experience of working in Investment Banking, preferably with knowledge of Operations processes
(4) Knowledge of front-to-back Cash processes within Investment Banking would be highly advantageous, but is not a mandatory requirement

Logistics:
Rate: £500 per day
Location: London
Approx duration: 1st November until 30th April 2009 (6 months)

Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5055 and stating:
Your target remuneration
Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
Your availability, including notice period if applicable
11:43
PERMANENT [ref#JS5054] Lean Six Sigma Champion, Professional Services Firm, London
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We are looking for a charismatic Six Sigma Black Belt to be the Continuous Improvement Champion for a Global Professional Services firm.

Background:
Our client is a global Professional Services firm, headquartered in London. They are undertaking a number of Transformation Programmes, all underpinned by Lean and Six Sigma principles. They want to embed a culture of continuous improvement and process excellence, and need a charismatic Six Sigma Black Belt to champion and evangelise continuous improvement across their business.

Role:
The incumbent will be responsible for shaping, delivering and embedding the continuous improvement agenda throughout the business, by:
- Leading the ongoing development and delivery of the continuous improvement process toolset, approach and methodology
- Providing training, coaching & mentoring in Lean and Six Sigma to develop coaches, including mentoring Green & Black Belt coaches to themselves achieve certification
- Actively promote the sharing of knowledge within the firm’s continuous improvement community, and transfer their knowledge to business units to support the achievement of sustainable change

Specific skills/requirements:
This person:
(1) Must hold Advanced Lean Certification and Six Sigma Black Belt (or Master Black Belt) Certification
(2) Must have substantial experience in training, coaching & mentoring Lean and Six Sigma, including the accreditation of other continuous improvement coaches.
(3) Must have substantial hands-on experience of successfully managing and delivering projects involving people, processes & technology. This could have been gained either in a management consultancy / professional services environment, or within industry.
In other words – this person must have both theoretical AND practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma

Logistics:
Permanent role
Salary: Competitive. Candidates are asked to outline their target remuneration
Location: London, with some global travel as required

Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5054 and stating:
Your target remuneration
Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
Your availability, including notice period if applicable

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