Our client a well known and establish Insurance and Wealth Investment Company are actively looking to hire a Finance Project Manager to join a busy project within their Finance Team.

Title: Project Manager
Duration: 6 Months
Location: York or Bristol – 2 or 3 days per week onsite (must be able to commit to 2 days)
Day Rate: £550 to £650prd (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)

The Projects: Running 3 Finance Projects across our clients Finance Team

Skills & Experience Required:

• Looking for a seasoned Finance Project Manager
• Experience of working with Finance / Actuarial / Investment Teams
• Knowledge of Actuarial and Reconciliation/Accounts projects
• MUST HAVE previous experience of working on Finance related Projects
• Previous experience of working with CFO’s and Senior Finance Stakeholders across multiple Finance Functions
• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to delivery across multiple projects
• Experience of turning around projects quickly
• Identify and Recover any gaps within a project.
• Have worked within the Financial Services or Insurance or for a large complex regulated business
• Anyone who had previous banking & payments experience or had previously build corporate bank accounts would ideal.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Security (SIEM) Architect

• Location: Warwick, Hybrid
• IR Status: TBC
• Rate: £600 – £800
• Length: 6-12 months, TBC
• Clearance: Must have active SC clearance.

An exciting opportunity has emerged with an organisaiton supplying complex architectural, technical and delivery solutions across the UK Secure Government and Public Sectors.

They are looking to bring in a specialist security archietct, with demonstrable experience of having architected a SIEM capability ustiling the Elasticsearch toolset.

There has been an initial scoping, you will come in and provide a full-scale holistic solution and will have the support of the architetural team that provided the initial scope.

Architecture & Design

• Define and implement SIEM architecture using Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats).
• Design log ingestion pipelines, data models, and correlation rules for security monitoring.
• Develop observability frameworks integrating logs, metrics, and traces.

Implementation & Engineering

• Deploy and configure ElasticSearch clusters, Kibana dashboards, and Logstash pipelines.
• Integrate SIEM with cloud-native observability tools (AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Operations Suite).
• Automate log collection and enrichment using Beats, OpenTelemetry, and scripting.

Security Use Cases & Threat Detection

• Build and maintain SIEM use cases, alerts, and dashboards for threat detection.
• Map detection rules to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, and NIST CSF.
• Collaborate with SOC teams to refine incident response workflows.

Governance & Compliance

• Align SIEM architecture with Secure by Design and Zero Trust principles.
• Support compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc
• Document architecture, SyOps, and security standards for audit readiness.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

DevSecOps Engineer – Defence Contract

Location: Romsey (3 days onsite)
Rate: £810/day
IR35: Inside
Duration: 6 months
Clearance: SC

We’re looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to deliver secure, automated deployments and keep systems running reliably.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Coach teams on DevSecOps best practice
• Ensure security and quality in releases
• Support live systems and troubleshoot issues

Skills Needed

• AWS (Azure/GCP a plus)
• Git, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Security tools (SonarQube, vulnerability management)
• Python and Linux scripting
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Defence experience is a bonus. Must be proactive and collaborative.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Strategic Bids Architect

Rate – £750 / £800 Inside IR35
Duration – 6 months
Location – Birmingham twice a week on site

The role is positioned in UK & Europe Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT) Services and reports to the Lead Strategic Bid Architect for UK and Europe. In the execution of the role the Strategic Bids Architect will interact with colleagues and stakeholders to CXO level.

The Strategic Bids Architect will have significant interactions with members of the UK&E Growth and Business Development team to understand the growth pipeline and the strategic direction on major accounts.

Solution Leadership

• Lead the design of end-to-end digital and AI-led architectures for large and strategic bids, integrating cloud, data and intelligent automation.
• Translate business and outcome requirements into integrated technical blueprints covering AI, analytics, applications, integration and security.
• Define and communicate the digital and data architecture vision, including use of generative AI, ML platforms and automation accelerators.
• Balance innovation with cost efficiency, delivery feasibility and risk.
• User-Centric Problem Solving – Solutions must be designed with end-user productivity and operational efficiency at the core, not just architectural elegance. The Strategic Bids Architect must challenge assumptions and ensure that every solution is intuitive, scalable, and usable. Poor user experience leads to downstream costs in delivery, staffing and data reliability, far outweighing initial build or operational savings.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Operational resilience (Business Continuity)
Hybrid working – 1 day per week on site

Our client, a reputable and leading UK business, is looking to hire a Senior Operational Resilience Specialist.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our clients ability to withstand and recover from severe disruptions, in compliance with FCA SYSC 15A.2 and PRA SS1/21 requirements.

Working collaboratively with both IT and Business Functions, this role supports the development, implementation, and continual improvement of resilience and continuity strategies across the organisation.

The role holder will help to identify & reduce the risk from disaster events and plan for the recovery of services (including IT, Buildings & People). It will be the role holder’s input that ensures critical business functions can be resumed with as little impact as possible.

Please note, engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

General responsibilities: –

• Support the Operational Resilience & BC Manager in the delivery of Business Continuity Management framework.
• Administration of business continuity processes and best practices (aligned to BCI GPG V7.0)
• Ensure suppliers align with PRA Outsourcing requirements relating to BC & Exit planning.
• Maintain up-to-date plans and processes in an environment of constant change, including technology and application advances
• Liaise with IT to ensure that a comprehensive IT Continuity Testing Plan is in place.
• Support the Business & IT when invocation of continuity plans have occurred.
• Provide reports on test results and other related issues to the BC Co-ordinator
• Help develop BC awareness, training and communication activities across the business
• Create and implement procedures as necessary to comply with the Group BC policy
• Define and implement processes in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills & experience required: –

• Operational Resilience & Business Continuity aligned to Regulatory guidelines & principles.
• A general understanding of Business Continuity Management, planning & testing.
• Demonstrable understanding of BCM Lifecycle
• Understanding of Business Continuity controls
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to talk comfortably and knowledgeably with stakeholders/senior management/business partners.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Engineer (SC)

Croydon – 2-4 days per month on site

£500/day outside IR-35

Contract until the end of the financial year

We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to support a major government programme delivering secure, scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines on AWS using services such as Glue, Lambda, S3, and Redshift.
• Develop ETL processes and optimise data workflows for performance and security.
• Collaborate with analysts and architects to ensure compliance with government security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in complex cloud environments.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, IAM).
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering tasks.
• Knowledge of data modelling, ETL frameworks, and best practices.
• Familiarity with security and compliance in government or regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Active SC clearance (mandatory).

Desirable

• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

MS Dynamics 365 – BC / Shopify Engineer

Rate – £475 – £500 Outside IR35

Duration – 3 months

Location – Fully remote

We’re seeking a Business Central and Shopify Support Engineer to join a client of ours growing at a substantial rate! This role bridges ERP and e-commerce platforms, ensuring seamless integration, smooth operations and excellent support for our business users. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, problem solving skills and a customer focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Shopify platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system integration’s, data synchronisation and workflows
• Liaise with support partners for issues that require 2^nd/ 3^rd line support and coordinate activities between partners where required
• Collaborate with internal teams to analyse business requirements and implement solutions
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement
• Assist with configuration, customisation and updates to Business Central and Shopify
• Document support cases, resolutions and best practices for knowledge sharing
• Train and guide end-users on system functionality and best practices
• Work closely with developers and vendors to escalate and resolve complex issues

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP modules, finance, inventory, sales)
• Experience with Shopify (Avalara, store setup, apps, themes, POS, APIs)
• Understanding of integration tools and middleware (e.g., BC to Shopify connector, APIs, EDI)
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data analysis for troubleshooting and reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate)
• Familiarity with e-commerce workflows (order management, fulfilment, payments)
• Knowledge of Azure services or other cloud-based environments
• Previous experience in a support engineer or application specialist role

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Analyst- Investment Management

£600 pd via Umbrella

2 days per week in central London

Leading Financial Services company is looking to recruit a Data Analyst to join the Platform and Delivery Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of agreed Platform features and enhancements for both project teams and business stakeholders
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure outputs are delivered on time and meet required quality standards
• Work closely with project managers and business stakeholders to ensure:
• Milestones and dependencies are clearly understood and tracked
• Requirements are captured, documented, and communicated effectively to delivery teams
• Stakeholders and project managers receive timely updates on progress

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working within an Analyst role
• Experience of working within the Investment Management sector
• Excellent stakeholder-management skills
• Proficiency with Jira, DevOps, or similar tools for backlog management and refinement
• High-level understanding of data concepts, data architecture, and the importance of data integrity
• SQL & ETL Knowledge
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities with the ability to pragmatically prioritise work based on business value and interdependencies
• Experience delivering within an Agile environment

#analyst #technicalba #dataanalyst #investmentmanagement #jira #agile

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Business Analyst

£500-550/day overall assignment rate to umbrella

6-month contract

South-West – hybrid working but flexibility

A leading financial services client are looking for a Data Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery. Someone who can work closely with non-technical stakeholders and translate into clear data requirements and prepare everything needed for the engineering teams to build effective data solutions.

Data Business Analyst, key responsibilities:

• Partner with non-technical, business stakeholders
• Analyse large datasets to validate requirements and identify gaps – extensive SQL knowledge
• Understand and evaluate existing ETL processes – ideally Matillion for ETL
• Work with data engineering function
• Collaborate on the design of data models
• Maintain documentation

Data Business Analyst, key skills:

• Proficient in SQL for data analysis
• Solid understanding of ETL – Matillion is preferable
• Snowflake experience – or understanding of another cloud data warehouse environment
• Strong analytical mindset

Data Business Analyst, Snowflake, Matillion

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Rebrand Business Analyst

• Location; Remote, ad-hoc travel to London
• Duration; 6 month initial contract
• Rate; £525 (via umbrella)

Sanderson are currently partnered with a leading financial services brand to identify a Business Analyst to support a Rebranding project within a major M&A programme that is currently in its discovery phase.

This person will be involved in;

1. Reviewing approximately 850 service offerings for branding implications.
2. Reconcile all identified assets with the relevant workstream and determine whether and when each asset will be replaced, decommissioned or rebranded.

Requirements

• Experience with Rebranding initiatives within a Financial Services environment.

• Ability to work independently, deal with ambiguity and think strategically.
• Familiarity with waterfall delivery methodologies and associated deliverables

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.