*3 DAYS ONSITE IN SHEFFIELD* Responsibilities:? Responsible for end-to-end ownership of Area COO activity, covering financial, workforce and third party/vendor management? Supporting design and delivery of strategic initiatives, including development of business cases and benefit validation to support transformation? People management and development of the Area global business management team? Management to target of a significant annual operating plan across all countries of operation (c.65 countries), including identification and delivery of savings opportunities to meet targets? Workforce management, from planning and forecasting, to role requisitions and off-boarding? Rate setting, recharges and billing to recover the costs for services ? Performing and supporting vendor management tasks, including risk management, operational performance, negotiations, and competitive processes (major deals, RFIs and RFPs)? Managing purchase to pay, including third party spend approval processes, purchase order creation, and invoice approvals? Financial reporting and generation of management information in support of decision makingEssential Skillset/Experience:? 5 years plus business management or relevant experience, ideally within Financial Services technology functions? Knowledge of accounting principles and practices ? Fluent English language required? Business case development? Detailed understanding of the financial and workforce planning cycle, purchase to pay processes, and co