Technology Service Specialist

With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
To support the Cirencester based Corporate Investment team at St. Ensuring they are delivered efficiently, within the Groups risk appetite and to budget.
In this role you will be required to work either independently as a Subject Matter Expert or on ad-hoc projects or in a supporting capacity on larger projects to ensure the end-to-end management, review, documentation, approval and implementation of acquisitions are delivered for all stakeholders.
Part-time working would be considered for this role.
Produce detailed project plans which addresses the key risks and assimilates information to key stakeholders. Responsibility for adapting the plan as the need arises or focus of project requires;
Lead the overall project management to help deliver desired outcomes for stakeholders, in accordance with the agreed timetable and Group risk appetite. Liaising directly with subject matter experts as required and leveraging their support on a project-by-project basis to deliver the result.
Represent the division in wider project discussions to ensure the interests of the Strategic Investment team are taken Into account in planning acquisition activity;
Produce complex and accurate financial models and forecasts to run different scenarios. Take ownership of the full financial due diligence on target recruits and acquisitions. Produce board reports and memos and legal agreements (with the assistance of in-house legal council) to a high level ensuring factual and literacy accuracy, to tight deadlines. Support newly acquired company board with general integration activities, with a focus on financial and commercial activities, supporting business decisions with sound rationale and analysis, working in conjunction with the operational support team;
Produce detailed annual budgets and forecasts to monitor the financial performance of acquired entities and contribute towards the company’s strategy. Report key financial themes to the company board meetings and, where applicable, explore alternative capital realisation opportunities; Contribute to the division by supporting corporate development activities, largely working independently with little guidance. Independently leading on ad-hoc due diligence projects as the division requires;
Advanced skills In MS Excel (Pivot Tables, LookUps, IF-Function etc.);
Report writing experience
Project management experience
Occasional work offsite and travel to other St. We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break.